G-ALZK
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1950 De Havilland DH.106 Comet 1 C/N 6002Discuss this aircraft in forum |
Manufacturer: | De Havilland |
Model: | DH.106 Comet 1 Search all De Havilland DH.106 Comet 1 |
Year built: | 1950 |
Construction Number (C/N): | 6002 |
Aircraft Type: | Fixed wing multi engine |
Number of Seats: | 39 |
Number of Engines: | 4 |
Engine Type: | Turbojet |
Engine Manufacturer and Model: | Rolls-Royce Ghost 50 Mk1/Ghost DGT3 |
Also Registered As: | G-5-2 De-registered |
Registration Number: | G-ALZK |
Current Status: | PWFU 1958-03-24 |
Delivery Date: | 1951-10-24 |
Owner: | Ministry of Supply |
Address: | , United Kingdom |
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This was the second prototype and made its maiden flight in 1950. On 2 April 1951, this aircraft was delivered to the BOAC Comet Unit at Hurn under the registration G-ALZK and carried out 500 flying hours of crew training and route proving. |