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1934 De Havilland DH-88 Comet
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Grosvenor House

1934 De Havilland DH-88 Comet C/N 1996

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Latest photos of G-ACSS
  • G-ACSS - G-ACSS 1934 DH88 Comet Old Warden - by PhilR by PhilR
  • G-ACSS @ EGTH - Being towed back to the Collection hangars during the Vintage Airshow at Old Warden - by Chris Holtby by Chris Holtby @ EGTH
  • G-ACSS @ EGTH - 1934 DH Comet delighting the crowd at the Vintage Airshow, Old Warden 2023 - by Chris Holtby by Chris Holtby @ EGTH
  • G-ACSS @ EGTH - Flying in a pair with replica Mew Gull (G-HEKL) at the Vintage Airshow at Old Warden 2023 - by Chris Holtby by Chris Holtby @ EGTH

Airframe Info

Manufacturer:De Havilland
Model:DH-88 Comet    Search all De Havilland DH-88 Comet
Year built:1934
Construction Number (C/N):1996
Aircraft Type:Fixed wing single engine
Number of Seats:2
Number of Engines:2
Engine Type:Reciprocating
Engine Manufacturer and Model:De Havilland Gipsy Six Series II

Aircraft

Registration Number:G-ACSS
Alternative Code/Name:Grosvenor House
Current Status:Registered & airworthy.

Owner

Owner:The Shuttleworth Collection
Address:Old Warden, Beds
United Kingdom

User Comments

Malcolm Clarke, 2010-12-29 12:29:38
 Named Grosvenor House. Winner of the 1934 MacRobertson Trophy Air Race - Mildenhall to Melbourne (11000 miles) in 70 hrs 55 min. Still held in 2010.
Restored and flying today at the Shuttleworth Collection at Old Warden in England.