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Duke Tries New Jet Airliner At Hatfield
The Duke of Edinburgh observes a Comet jet during a demonstration flight at de Havilland Hatfield. The plane will enter service with BOAC in May. John Cunningham, chief test pilot, accompanies the royal party as they tour the plant and fly the aircraft.
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Duke of Edinburgh
British Overseas Airways Corporation
Queen Elizabeth
de Havilland Aircraft Company
Hatfield
England
John Cunningham
de Havilland