Aircraft Photo of G-AYVS | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 4C | Dan-Air London | AirHistory.net #532113
Aircraft
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
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

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.

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