Aircraft Photo of XK655 | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet R.2 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #881883
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XK655
Military Code:655
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 R.2
C/n (msn):06023
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:StrathallanMap
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:None
Collection:Strathallan Collection
Event:Strathallan Air Show 1976
 
Photo Date:17 July 1976
Photo by:Terry Dann
Photo ID: 881883
Photo Comment

Ex-51 Squadron. Last flight from Wyton to Strathallan on 21st August 1974 for preservation. Its starboard undercarriage collapsed when landing on the grass runway. Broken up in July 1990 after the the collection was dispersed. The cockpit section is displayed the Al Mahatta museum in Sharjah.

This photo is copyright © Terry Dann, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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