Aircraft Photo of G-APAS | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 1XB | BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation | AirHistory.net #38420
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:G-APAS
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 1XB
C/n (msn):06022
Display Paint:BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation
Location
City / Airport:CosfordMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGWC   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:RAF Museum Cosford
 
Photo Date:27 July 2016
Photo by:Peter de Jong
Photo ID: 38420
Photo Comment

The Comet was the world's first jet airliner but was plagued by crashes due to metal fatigue. This aircraft, the last Comet 1, was then used for tests, having the square cabin windows replaced by oval ones. She is preserved in BOAC colours although this airframe never flew for the airline.

This photo is copyright © Peter de Jong, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

It was added on 4 February 2018, and has since been viewed 216 times.


Submit Correction
Contact Photographer