Aircraft Photo of XK695 | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 2 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #7869
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XK695
Military Code:695
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 2
C/n (msn):06030
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:RAF Transport Command
Location
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:None
 
Photo Date:18 May 1957
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID: 7869
Photo Comment

Delivered to RAF Transport Command in September 1956, serving 216 Squadron and named "Perseus". Converted to 2R for reconnaissance and redelivered to 51 Squadron in March 1963. Retired in December 1974 and displayed at Duxford until broken up in 1992.

This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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