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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

19th Jul 2015, 20:25

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Comet 1 fatigue problems

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Posted By WHBM

I'm sorry to hear of Belarg's problems, we had...

I'm sorry to hear of Belarg's problems, we had many a banter here, both serious and humorous. He had a great knowledge of the 707.

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

14th Sep 2014, 14:08

Replies: 44

Comet 1 fatigue problems

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Posted By WHBM

I believe that was a result of the Canadian...

I believe that was a result of the Canadian Pacific loss at Karachi on its delivery flight, which killed not only the crew but all the key members of the CP Comet purchase and introduction team who...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

13th Sep 2014, 23:24

Replies: 44

Comet 1 fatigue problems

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Posted By WHBM

This was the third of the Air France fleet of the...

This was the third of the Air France fleet of the 1950s, as described above two were rebuilt and flew again but one, F-BGNX, was left derelict at Farnborough. It was eventually given to the De...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

10th Sep 2014, 15:01

Replies: 44

Comet 1 fatigue problems

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Posted By WHBM

You're right, of course. Wrong ---ford. Silly me.

You're right, of course. Wrong ---ford. Silly me.

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

10th Sep 2014, 13:29

Replies: 44

Comet 1 fatigue problems

Views: 13,011

Posted By WHBM

Yes, the two RCAF aircraft, which had been...

Yes, the two RCAF aircraft, which had been delivered some 12 months before the grounding, were modified to Comet 1XB standard. They lasted in RCAF service until the end of 1964. One went on to a US...

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