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The DH.88 Comet

Postby Hagar » Sun Sep 07, 2014 6:14 pm

I've just arrived home after a smashing show at Old Warden. The weather was just about perfect for once.
The icing on the cake was that I finally got to see the DH.88 Comet in the air, something that I was beginning to think I would never see. 8-)

It was the last display of the day, in the evening sunlight. Here's a few pics of a spirited display by the Collection's chief pilot "Dodge" Bailey who received a well-deserved standing ovation. I've been waiting a long time for this.

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Re: The DH.88 Comet

Postby expat » Sun Sep 07, 2014 6:56 pm

Loverly shots of yet another aircraft that is on my to see flying list <<q

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Re: The DH.88 Comet

Postby Jetranger » Sun Sep 07, 2014 10:18 pm

yup pretty cool !!!
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Re: The DH.88 Comet

Postby ozzy72 » Mon Sep 08, 2014 7:40 am

You lucky bunny Doug, I'm jealous!
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Re: The DH.88 Comet

Postby Flying Trucker » Mon Sep 08, 2014 7:52 am

Nice...very nice Doug... ;)
Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug
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Re: The DH.88 Comet

Postby FlexibleFlier » Mon Sep 08, 2014 1:16 pm

I'm not advertising, but Orbx has a very nice rendition of Old Warden; works particularly well with their England. I'll have to roll the Comet out of the hangar and give it a go there. I can't promise any screenies but I'll try...
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Re: The DH.88 Comet

Postby papituwall » Mon Sep 08, 2014 1:25 pm

Fantastic shots! Many thanks for sharing.
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Re: The DH.88 Comet

Postby C » Mon Sep 08, 2014 2:51 pm

I was lucky enough to see it several times as a kid when operated out of (the now redeveloped) airfield at Hatfield. Can't wait to see it again.
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