Photo of De Havilland DH-106 Comet 4C, XV814, Royal Aircraft Establishment

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Photo of De Havilland DH-106 Comet 4C, XV814, Royal Aircraft Establishment
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Aircraft

Location & Date

Type: De Havilland DH-106 Comet 4C
Aircraft Reg: XV814
MSN / CN: 6407

Operator: Royal Aircraft Establishment

Picture Category: Special Purpose Aircraft / Trials Aircraft

Picture ID: 1038432

Location: RAF St. Athan (EGDX)
Country: UK - Wales
Air Show: RAF St. Athan Battle of Britain Open Day 1984
Date: 15th September 1984

Photographer

Fergal Goodman

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Comments: This was one of several Comets used by the various British military trials and research organisations. It used radio callsign "MPDXA". Note also the Nimrod-style fin extension for enhanced stability. It was scrapped at Boscombe Down in 1997.