I’m hoping to make it to some of the OW shows this year and one of the machines I’d love to see flying is the Comet racer G-ACSS.Does anyone know when it’s thought she’ll be up and running again?I’ve heard some people say she could be out of action untill 2005,which sounds a bit extreme.
By: jeepman - 26th April 2011 at 10:08
Perhaps they’re giving ACSP a chance to catch up:diablo:
The sight of two DH.88 Comets in the air together would be a wondrous sight – although it would be even better if they were in formation with a Mosquito…
By: dhfan - 26th April 2011 at 10:00
I think I read they’re working on modifying the undercarriage to make it more robust before it’s flown again.
By: Moggy C - 26th April 2011 at 09:40
The strip was extended, largely for the Comet, just a few year’s back
Moggy
By: Arabella-Cox - 7th March 2004 at 00:12
In case any accusations come flying my way about dodgy transactions involving DVD’s, Photographs, scanners, laptops, and used fivers, I’d just like to protest my innocence and say I wasn’t there; it must have been Snapper in disguise. 😉
By: JDK - 6th March 2004 at 22:48
(Info for those not there – the sight was so dubious that none of us were prepared to be seen taking a photo of it, which is why you’ll have to rely on your imaginations…)
By: von Perthes - 6th March 2004 at 20:23
‘ere you two men. What are you doing in the back of that car’
By: mike currill - 4th March 2004 at 09:20
Originally posted by JDK
Me too.
And Me!!!!
I think the two comets in formation is a great shot-shame we’ll never get to see it again
By: Septic - 3rd March 2004 at 23:06
Thanks JDK, these pics are reminding me rather too well about a certain RAF Boscombe Down Trout.
Unfortunately while JDK and others were hanging out the back of the HERC I was up the front reaquainting myself with my lunch.
Although I did get a birds eye view of the landing in to the much missed Hatfield.
PS JDK forgot to mention that the other highlight of the day was the return flight on Canopus!
Septic.
By: JDK - 3rd March 2004 at 14:00
Me too.
By: Arabella-Cox - 3rd March 2004 at 13:44
That’s sounding like a plan Rob, thanks! 😀
By: Arabella-Cox - 3rd March 2004 at 13:20
Originally posted by Mike J
Does anyone have any shots of the Comet in formation with the Mossie (at Old Warden, IIRC)?
Yes, but unfortunately no operational scanner at present. 🙁
By: JDK - 3rd March 2004 at 10:34
I’ll see if I can load up a couple more!
In the meantine, fancy a go?
By: trumper - 2nd March 2004 at 19:15
Originally posted by Ant Harrington
Blimey!Cheers James,great shots!Oh to see either of them fly again!“Airbedane :The tailwheel was replaced with a skid some time ago – look carefully at trumpers post and pictures.”
Doh!Thanks Andy,I’ll just go and call my optician…now,where’s the phone?? 😀
😀 Phones next to your glasses,the ones without alchohol in LOL:D
By: Ant.H - 2nd March 2004 at 19:11
Blimey!Cheers James,great shots!Oh to see either of them fly again!
“Airbedane :The tailwheel was replaced with a skid some time ago – look carefully at trumpers post and pictures.”
Doh!Thanks Andy,I’ll just go and call my optician…now,where’s the phone?? 😀
By: trumper - 2nd March 2004 at 16:50
😀 JDK,You’re a lucky lucky lucky lucky lucky lucky photographer,thanks for sharing them and not just letting them hide away in a storage box 😀
By: Bruggen 130 - 2nd March 2004 at 16:04
RDK,
Excellant pics James,thanks.
Phil.
By: JDK - 2nd March 2004 at 14:51
Aw shucks.
Right place, right time, RAF help, Shuttleworth ‘can do’. Really, it was a big thank you to all those that made it happen.
Cheers
By: Mark12 - 2nd March 2004 at 14:47
JDK,
The most splendid of photos – a real joy.
Mark
By: JDK - 2nd March 2004 at 14:43
A pleasure chaps. It was a privilage to be there.
I’ll see what I can find. I don’t recall having a Comet & Mosquito shot, but you never know…
Cheers
By: dhfan - 2nd March 2004 at 14:39
Thanks, James, wonderful pictures.
I’ve actually got a copy of “Scott’s Book”.
Not the world’s best author, but a piece of history nonetheless. First edition, published while he was still on his way back from Australia.
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