| 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 |
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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. This photo was added on 12 January 2021, and has since been viewed 1453 times. |