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Secrets of Royal Travel

The Comet

The Comet was the first commercial airliner ever made. It revolutionized air travel.

Aired 11/22/2020

Secrets of Royal Travel

The Comet

Clip: Episode 2 | 2m 15sVideo has Closed Captions

The Comet was the first commercial airliner ever made. It revolutionized air travel.

A point of pride for the British, the Comet was the first commercial airliner ever made. The craft brought luxury to aircraft travel.

Aired 11/22/2020

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Episode 2 Preview | Secrets of the Royal Flight

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Preview: Ep2 | 30s | Join us as we take to the skies for the five star luxury of the Queen's flight. (30s)

The Helicopter

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Clip: Ep2 | 2m 4s | Airplanes aren’t the royals only option. They are also fond of the "cheeky chopper." (2m 4s)

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