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John Walton, e-mail, 25.11.2021 17:10

I regret that there is an error on this otherwise excellent and enjoyable website.
The 'Facts and Figures' has 3 comments. I cannot comment on the 3rd but the first two do not refer to this aircraft but the post-WWII Comet jet passenger aircraft that had such tragic crashes following metal fatigue failures as described in the comments.


Frank Bryan, e-mail, 10.11.2014 13:35

I remember this event as a 4year old living in Mildenhall.I have a back and white photo of it I took before in left Southend where it was parked in the years before Shuttleworth took it over to restore.


Dries Venter, e-mail, 23.07.2013 16:11

I have no coments I just want to know were I can get plans for this beautiful baby


Barry Donovan, e-mail, 24.11.2011 21:56

I own a controlling share in an authentic Comet replica that is being constructed in New Zealand. This share is for sale. The aeroplane is 2/3 complete, with all remaining parts available. Interested parties please email me.


Alan Filby, e-mail, 18.12.2010 11:11

Does anyone know what happened to the replica DH 88 being built by George Lemay during the 1990's in Alberta Canada?
When I last saw it construction was well advanced and George had a couple of men helping him with the project.
At that time George also had a Beech D17, DH Dove, and a DH Rapide along with various other light aircraft in his hangars.


fred, e-mail, 03.10.2010 21:26

For those who want more information on this plane contact The Shuttleworth Collection. Old Warden. Biggleswade. Bedfordshire. They have the Comet among their collection.


Brian Lawrence, e-mail, 01.09.2010 21:31

Does anyone know the colour,and name of the third aircraft GADEF?


Manolis, e-mail, 23.05.2010 22:30

i'm intrested to find construction drawings of this fantastic aeroplane in order to built a replica. Does anybody knows were can i find it? thank you in advance.


Eli V. Nielsen Denmark, e-mail, 11.01.2010 12:16

She ist beautiful to look at.
Where can I get a model of this aircraft and
price. ? Thank you for your kindness.
many kind regards your´s Eli V. Nielsen, DK


John King, e-mail, 02.01.2010 03:19

I am trying to get a photograph of the Comet's instrument panel so that I can make a reasonably accurate replica for the 1/6th scale model I am currently building.

Can anyone help with this?


Bruce, e-mail, 05.11.2008 05:04

I have researched one of the co-winners of the 1934 Melbourne Centenary Air Race Tom Campbell Black, he with C.W.A. Scott won the race in "Grosvenor House" G-ACSS. I found it to be an amazing era. I set up a web site to commemorate the men and machines. I am sure you will enjoy a visit. www.tomcampbellblack.150m.com


ED, e-mail, 18.02.2008 10:56

I am born of the last half 20th century. This airplane has been retired for a feww decades, but through general knowledge. Question was this aircraft an air speed holder in aircraft records?


EMBER, e-mail, 22.12.2007 23:49

MY FATHER FOUND ONE OF THESE IN 1951, AND BOUGHT IT FOR 50,000 DOLLORS (PAID IT OFF OVER THE YEARS). TO THIS DAY IT STILL IS AIRWORTHY, BUT HAS A TENDENCY TO ROLL A BIT TOO MUCH. IT'S LOGGED 153hrs 45min.


Charles Ward, e-mail, 01.03.2007 14:38

Please disregard the the communication of the 18th Feb.
Thank you. Charles ward.


Charles Ward, e-mail, 01.03.2007 14:35

I have a print in my possession of Grovesnor House from an original oil commisioned in 1984 to commemorate the race.The artist is Norman W Clark and it gives a time of 77hrs 23min. This Time was also mentioned during a recent programme on the Mosquito screened by the History Channel. I would welcome the opportunity to talk with you and investigate the matter. Yours sincerely Charles Ward


charles ward, e-mail, 18.02.2007 14:43

I have a limited edtion print of DH88 from an original oil signed by the artist Norman W Clark. It records a time of 77hrs 23sc. The print was commisioned in 1984 to commemorate the 50th anniversary. My print is No.10 I can if you e-mail me send you a picture




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