| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | SX-DAI |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-6 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-6B |
| C/n (msn): | 45544 / 1026 |
| Operator Titles: | Olympic Airways |
| Local Operator Name: | Ολυμπιακή Αεροπορία |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | London - HeathrowMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGLL IATA: LHR Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 17 August 1963 |
| Photo by: | Tim Martin |
| Photo ID: | 460379 |
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Delivered new in 1958 and on 5 November 1970 it was wrecked when the nose-wheel collapsed landing at Corfu (LGKR). We only got to see the Olympic Comets on scheduled services, so this was a nice treat thanks to a charter flight carrying Scouts home from the 11th World Jamboree at Marathon, Greece. This photo is copyright © Tim Martin, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 15 May 2022, and has since been viewed 269 times. |