Record breaker
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In 1949, United States Air Force B-50 “Lucky Lady II” was the first aircraft to fly non-stop around the world, being refuelled in flight with Cobham’s “looped hose” equipment.
In 1949, United States Air Force B-50 “Lucky Lady II” was the first aircraft to fly non-stop around the world, being refuelled in flight with Cobham’s “looped hose” equipment.
Berlin Airlift - first in, last out
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Flight Refuelling was the first civil company to join the Berlin Airlift in 1948 and the last to withdraw in 1949. Its 12 aircraft delivered almost seven million gallons of diesel and heating oil to the beleaguered German capital.
Flight Refuelling was the first civil company to join the Berlin Airlift in 1948 and the last to withdraw in 1949. Its 12 aircraft delivered almost seven million gallons of diesel and heating oil to the beleaguered German capital.
Cobham on horse
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First World War experience convinced Alan Cobham that the aircraft was the way of the future. In 1917 Veterinary Staff Sargeant Cobham transferred to the Royal Flying Corps, finishing the war as an instructor.
First World War experience convinced Alan Cobham that the aircraft was the way of the future. In 1917 Veterinary Staff Sargeant Cobham transferred to the Royal Flying Corps, finishing the war as an instructor.
Lancaster and Meteor
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In 1949 Cobham established a world jet endurance record of 12 hours 3 minutes with a Lancaster tanker aircraft and Meteor Jet receiver.
In 1949 Cobham established a world jet endurance record of 12 hours 3 minutes with a Lancaster tanker aircraft and Meteor Jet receiver.
Air-to-Air refuelling pioneer
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After founding Flight Refuelling Ltd in 1934, Cobham attempted a non-stop flight from England to Pakistan. Mechanical failure of the aircraft, not the refuelling system, denied Cobham his goal.
After founding Flight Refuelling Ltd in 1934, Cobham attempted a non-stop flight from England to Pakistan. Mechanical failure of the aircraft, not the refuelling system, denied Cobham his goal.
Flying Circus
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Cobham’s Flying Circus toured English and South African centres in the 1930s, promoting the aircraft as the future of transport and giving more than a million people their first taste of flight.
Cobham’s Flying Circus toured English and South African centres in the 1930s, promoting the aircraft as the future of transport and giving more than a million people their first taste of flight.
Explorer and adventurer
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In the 1920s a series of route proving flights to India, Africa and Australia made Cobham’s reputation and resulted in a knighthood.
In the 1920s a series of route proving flights to India, Africa and Australia made Cobham’s reputation and resulted in a knighthood.
F-35 probe
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Cobham has developed retractable refuelling probes for aircraft such as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. When stowed, these systems conform to the aircraft’s stealthy shape and reduce drag.
Cobham has developed retractable refuelling probes for aircraft such as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. When stowed, these systems conform to the aircraft’s stealthy shape and reduce drag.
Showing the way
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In 2005 US adventurer Steve Fossett completed a record-breaking round the world flight in the Virgin Global Flyer, relying on Cobham navigation and communications equipment.
In 2005 US adventurer Steve Fossett completed a record-breaking round the world flight in the Virgin Global Flyer, relying on Cobham navigation and communications equipment.
Fuelling the fastest airliner
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Cobham and Concorde were forever linked. Cobham provided communications antennas and equipment and more than 1800 fuel system components for each aircraft.
Cobham and Concorde were forever linked. Cobham provided communications antennas and equipment and more than 1800 fuel system components for each aircraft.
Exploring planets
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Every US astronaut has breathed through Cobham regulators since John Glenn became the first American to orbit the earth in 1962.
Every US astronaut has breathed through Cobham regulators since John Glenn became the first American to orbit the earth in 1962.