1952 ⟶ First Passenger Jet Flight Route: London to Johannesburg
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🚇 London Underground Opens
First section of the London Underground opens.⟶
TransportationUrbanizationInfrastructureIndustrial Revolution
United Kingdom⚙️ Frank Whittle Submits Ideas for Turbo-Jet Engine
Frank Whittle formally submitted his ideas for a turbo-jet engine. In October 1929, he developed his ideas further. On 16 January 1930, Whittle submitted his first patent (granted in 1932).⟶
AviationWorld War IIPatent
United Kingdom💺 James Martin Invents Ejector Seat
James Martin invents the ejector seat, inspired by the death of his friend and test pilot Captain Valentine Baker in an aeroplane crash in 1942.⟶
AviationWorld War IIMilitary TechnologySafety
United Kingdom✈️ First Passenger Jet Flight Route: London to Johannesburg
May 2: The first passenger jet flight route opens between London and Johannesburg.⟶
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South Africa💨 Hovercraft Patented by Christopher Cockerell
✈️ Maiden Flight of the Boeing 747
January 22: Maiden flight of the Boeing 747.⟶
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