Approached and made a sharp Turn?
Astronomers are mystified to this object that last week entered our solar system at high speed and departed at an almost 90 degree angle, faster than it come in? The object was small, possibly no longer than forty metres and its trajectory was very unstable, leaving many wondering was it a tailless comet or a wayward asteroid?
Those who had to chase it out of our system found it hard and it is not known if any images of it are available? The much speculation of an alien visitor of course has been dismissed, but since we have been sending signals out into space it would not be surprising that if there are other intelligent life forms they may want to investigate us?
Showing posts with label Comet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Comet. Show all posts
Thursday, 2 November 2017
Thursday, 3 July 2014
Air Frieghters. Part-Three.
Enter the Jet Age.
The 1950's was the start of real cargo flying, this was for two reasons the first being that aircraft were now much larger and second the Jet age had began.
Many World War-II aircraft continued to be in demand such as the C-47/C-46 and there civil versions DC-3/4. Many were to find their way to the outback and remote location workings in Australia, Canada, Africa and South-Central Americas.
From the outset of the British Comet, French Caravelle and early Boeing and McDonnell-Douglas aircraft cargo could now be moved much faster on trans-ocean crossings. Meat, flowers and medical goods were able to arrive fresh in the same 24-hour period.
The 1950's was the start of real cargo flying, this was for two reasons the first being that aircraft were now much larger and second the Jet age had began.
Many World War-II aircraft continued to be in demand such as the C-47/C-46 and there civil versions DC-3/4. Many were to find their way to the outback and remote location workings in Australia, Canada, Africa and South-Central Americas.
From the outset of the British Comet, French Caravelle and early Boeing and McDonnell-Douglas aircraft cargo could now be moved much faster on trans-ocean crossings. Meat, flowers and medical goods were able to arrive fresh in the same 24-hour period.
Thursday, 27 March 2014
The Biz Jets. Part-Two.
Enter the Jet Age.
With the end of World-War II (1939-45), the development of the jet engine was going to change aviation for ever. It was the United States of America, Britain, France and the Soviet Union that were going to lead the way in fighter jet development, but this also lead to jet airliners such as the De Havilland Comet and Sud-Est S.E.210 Caravelle.
The very rich stilt wanted to enjoy the flying experiences of the years prior to the second world war and the comfort and private factor. It was the Americans who where the first to cotton on to this market, with the Lockheed (C-140) Jetstar and the North American T-39 Sabreliner.
A private jet was for 4 to 20 people, but most have since favoured 4, 8 and 12 seats.
France had developed a 4 seat touring version of its two seat military trainer the Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris, which could be said to be the first private jet in 1956.
With the end of World-War II (1939-45), the development of the jet engine was going to change aviation for ever. It was the United States of America, Britain, France and the Soviet Union that were going to lead the way in fighter jet development, but this also lead to jet airliners such as the De Havilland Comet and Sud-Est S.E.210 Caravelle.
The very rich stilt wanted to enjoy the flying experiences of the years prior to the second world war and the comfort and private factor. It was the Americans who where the first to cotton on to this market, with the Lockheed (C-140) Jetstar and the North American T-39 Sabreliner.
A private jet was for 4 to 20 people, but most have since favoured 4, 8 and 12 seats.
France had developed a 4 seat touring version of its two seat military trainer the Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris, which could be said to be the first private jet in 1956.
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