Aircraft Photo of G-APDK | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 4 | MEA - Middle East Airlines | AirHistory.net #415581
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:G-APDK
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 4
C/n (msn):6412
Operator Titles:MEA - Middle East Airlines / BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation
Location
City / Airport:Glasgow - PrestwickMap
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGPK   IATA: PIK   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:October 1960 to December 1960
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)
Photo ID: 415581
Photo Comment

A poor quality shot, but useful as it illustrates a little known short-term lease prior to MEA receiving its own aircraft beginning 19 December 1960. This lease ran from 1 October, with the aircraft entering service on 30 October, so here likely on a crew training mission.

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