Photo 52 of 54, Remembering Capital Airlines 10/18

The impact of the Viscount was enormous, and by 1956 Capital was looking toward leading the industry into pure jets. Since the Bank of England was providing financing for Capital, and that was contingent on British Aircraft purchases the Comet 4A was a natural selection. Deliveries, however were delayed to a point that Capital's declining financial condition made the purchase impossible. The custom design for Capital essentially became the 4B.

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Capital Comet 4 The impact of the Viscount was enormous, and by 1956 Capital was looking toward leading the industry into pure jets. Since the Bank of England was providing financing for Capital, and that was contingent on British Aircraft purchases the Comet 4A was a natural selection. Deliveries, however were delayed to a point that Capital's declining financial condition made the purchase impossible. The custom design for Capital essentially became the 4B. Add Comment (0 total)
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