Aircraft Photo of G-ALZK | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 1 | BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation | AirHistory.net #323190
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:G-ALZK
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 1
C/n (msn):06002
Operator Titles:BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation
Location
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Palmietfontein (closed)Map
Country:South Africa
Airport Codes:None
 
Photo Date:July 1951
Photo from:Transnet Heritage Library Collection
Photo ID: 323190
Photo Comment

The second prototype of the DH.106 Comet during its first visit to Palmietfontein in July 1951, while on proving flights. Note the large single mainwheels and the square cabin windows.

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