Comet 2 mystery compartment in wing tips
In 1957 I worked on DH Comet 2 conversions and during this time we came across a small compartment approximately 12 inches wide and same deep, in the underside of the wingtips of these aircraft . There was a small access panel to it and the area was strengthened and made to contain something. Enquiries at that time, revealed that it was a recepticle for transporting radio active isotopes for hospital use, over long distances, at the furthest point from the pax .
It was a totally sealed area with no access to lights etc nearby .
Anyone hearing of similar stories might help to confirm that this was not a windup.