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

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

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		Fergal Goodman Contact Fergal Goodman

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.