![Aircraft Photo of G-AYVS | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 4C | Dan-Air London | AirHistory.net #532113](/photos/0532113.jpg)
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | G-AYVS |
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 4C |
C/n (msn): | 6474 |
Operator Titles: | Dan-Air London |
Location | |
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City / Airport: | London - GatwickMap |
Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGKK IATA: LGW Local: - Other: - |
Photo Date: | April 1976 |
Photo from: | Fergal Goodman Collection |
Photo ID: | 532113 |
Photo Comment |
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Seen about a year from retirement and in the company of other British-built airliners. HS.748 G-ASPL would be lost in a tragic crash at Nailstone, Leicestershire. on 26 June 1981, after the starboard aft cabin door detached and became wrapped around the tailplane, causing a loss of control and an inflight break-up. Photographer not known. This photo was added on 22 December 2022, and has since been viewed 339 times. |