Comet: A Great British Air Disaster (2013)

Comet: A Great British Air Disaster (2013) poster

The De Havilland Comet was the world's first passenger jet airliner. But less than two years into service, two aircraft blew up in mid-air, killing all aboard. PM Winston Churchill ordered an assemblage of experts to discover what went wrong - in the process, inventing many of the air crash investigation techniques still used today.

Director: Anna Thomson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 47 min
Release Date:

Cast

Cinematography: Gary Clarke
Editing: Graham Dean
Production: DSP
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

aviation, disaster, accident

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Comet: A Great British Air Disaster about?
The De Havilland Comet was the world's first passenger jet airliner. But less than two years into service, two aircraft blew up in mid-air, killing all aboard. PM Winston Churchill ordered an assemblage of experts to discover what went wrong - in the process, inventing many of the air crash investigation techniques still used today.
Who directed Comet: A Great British Air Disaster?
Comet: A Great British Air Disaster was directed by Anna Thomson.
Who stars in Comet: A Great British Air Disaster?
Comet: A Great British Air Disaster stars Tristan Gemmill.
How long is Comet: A Great British Air Disaster?
Comet: A Great British Air Disaster has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
What genre is Comet: A Great British Air Disaster?
Comet: A Great British Air Disaster is a Documentary film.
Where was Comet: A Great British Air Disaster produced?
Comet: A Great British Air Disaster was produced in United Kingdom.