In 1950, easy passenger jet travel was still a dream that could excite the public. The deHavilland Comet was still in its infancy when, for a test flight, it flew from London to North Africa, a distance of 3,000 miles, at a top speed of 450 miles per hour. See Another Cutaway View of… Continue reading British DeHavilland Comet Passenger Jet, 1950
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Walker Bulldog T-41 Tank Cutaway, 1951
The Walker Bulldog tank was named after General Walton Walker who served in World Wars I and II and the Korean War. He was killed in a car accident in Korea in 1950. The Bulldog was a fast, lightweight tank that could reach speeds of 40 mph under its 51,000 pounds of weight. It was… Continue reading Walker Bulldog T-41 Tank Cutaway, 1951
House Cutaway Showing Movement of Water Vapor, 1951
This is a cutaway drawing from 1951 showing how water vapor moves throughout a house. Source: Popular Mechanics, September 1951
Oceanliner Cristoforo Columbo Cutaway, 1955
Behold, in all its gigantic 2500 x 1060 px glory, the oceanliner Cristoforo Columbo from 1955. This 29,100 ton Italian Line ship provided 703 tourist class, 225 first class, and 320 cabin class cabins. It’s a Rolf Klep masterpiece, part of a larger LIFE double spread that included an Super-G Constellation in the upper left. … Continue reading Oceanliner Cristoforo Columbo Cutaway, 1955
Super-G Constellation Cutway, 1955
A fine cutway from 1955 by famed illustrator Rolf Klep, of a Super-G Constellation. This is actually part of an amazing double-spread from a LIFE magazine, showing both this aircraft and the oceanliner Cristoforo Columbo. Accompanying text notes that the Constellation had a flexible seating arrangement. In this drawing, tourist class passengers occupied the forward… Continue reading Super-G Constellation Cutway, 1955