Synopsis
Documentary about the world's first jet passenger airline, the Comet, which, two years after its launch in 1952, was grounded indefinitely after four disastrous accidents had caused the death of over 100 people.
- Programme: Secret History
- Series: 10
- Episode: 2: The Comet Cover-Up
- Channel: Channel 4
- Broadcast year: 2002
- History
Licence: ERA Licence required
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