Corgi Royal Air Force Transport Command Comet Scale 1/144 AA48503
Brand : Corgi
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- SKU:
- AA48503
- UPC:
- 032435485039
- Condition:
- Used
- Weight:
- 0.95 Grams
- Age Guidance:
- 14 Years and Over
The Comet's introduction into RAF Transport Command in 1956 marked a significant advancement in military transport capabilities. The jet engines offered considerably faster cruising speeds and longer ranges compared to the propeller-driven aircraft previously used. This allowed for quicker troop and cargo deployment across greater distances.
However, the RAF's Comet experience was short-lived due to a series of tragic accidents in the early 1950s. Investigations revealed that the crashes stemmed from metal fatigue in the pressurized cabins, a design flaw inherent in the early Comet variants.
Following these accidents, the Comet was grounded for several years while undergoing significant design modifications to address the safety concerns. The RAF eventually took delivery of the improved Comet 4 variant, a more robust version of the aircraft.
The Comet 4 served within the RAF Transport Command's Strategic Force alongside other jet-powered transports like the Bristol Britannia. However, the Comet's operational career with the RAF remained relatively short.
Despite its brief service, the RAF's use of the Comet marked a turning point in military air transport, paving the way for the wider adoption of jet-powered aircraft for troop and cargo movement.
