I can concur with
DH106 - the DA Comets were never in freighter config only PAX.
I can also dispel the bar-room rumour that they were flown on 2 as well
how that happy juice makes mouths wag egh.....
So happens I know the chap who flew that Manchester diverted Gatwick flight. He was not long checked-out as a Captain when that incident happened.
TG