Short Field BOAC De Havilland Comet

[Moses03]

This occurred on July 16, 1953. You can tell it is from an American periodical as we say "tires", not "tyres".

Who knew the Comet could double as a bush plane...

 

[SSI01]

Almost as much fun as the Gimli Glider.

 

[lefty]

Back in 1974, they landed a Comet here at Strathallan Airfield in Perthshire (where I used to do my skydiving!).

It too damaged its gear due to a sudden downdraught, but was otherwise OK. Sadly I wasn't there to see it, though I did see the Lancaster and Mosquito arriving. Those were the days....