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Celebrating 60 years of the first scheduled transatlantic flight with three limited edition models:
-BOAC Comet G-APDB IFCOMET-IDL-LHR-60-P
-BOAC Comet G-APDC IFCOMET-LHR-IDL-60-P
-PanAm Boeing 707 IF701-IDL-LBG-1958-P (this model)
Each model comes in a special presentation box and includes a serial number card. This release is limited to 500 models production.
October 4 1958 saw the first regularly scheduled transatlantic passenger service with jet powered aircraft when two BOAC De Havilland DH.106 Comet 4 Airliners (G-APDB and G-APDC) took off almost simultaneously: from London Heathrow Airport LHR do Idlewild IDL (now JFK) in New York (this model) and from NY IDL to London LHR respectively.
On October 1958 Pan American World Airways began the "Jet Age" with the first cpmmercial flight of an American jet airliner: Pan Am's Boeing 707-121 "Clipper America" N711PA departed NY Idlewild IDL on an 8 hour 41 minute flight to Paris Le Bouret (LBG) with a fuel stop at Gander, Newfoundland (YQX)
B707
The Boeing 707 was the first successful commercial jetliner, produced by the Boeing Company in the 1950s. It was introduced into service in 1958 and quickly became popular with airlines due to its speed and range capabilities. The 707 had a sleek and aerodynamic design with four high-bypass turbofan engines, a spacious cabin, and a range of around 4,000 nautical miles. It revolutionized air travel and opened up new possibilities for global commerce and communication. The 707 was widely used by both military and civilian organizations and was eventually replaced by newer, more efficient airliners such as the Boeing 747 and the 727. Despite its age, the 707 remains an important part of aviation history and is remembered for its role in the development of modern air transportation
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