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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

29th Oct 2011, 00:12

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Comet 4 at BOAC

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Posted By Speedbird48

The apprentice Comet had an interesting flight...

The apprentice Comet had an interesting flight from Mexico on delivery. The Mexican crew consisted of 3 training Captains and no proper Flight Engineer.
Mexicana did not have any navigators so...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

27th Oct 2011, 02:18

Replies: 29

Comet 4 at BOAC

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Posted By Speedbird48

Fareastdriver, You are correct one did land...

Fareastdriver,

You are correct one did land at, I believe, Dum Dum, but it was in good company as there was already a DC8 (Japan Air) sitting there. I don't believe the DC 8 did fly out although...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

26th Oct 2011, 15:00

Replies: 29

Comet 4 at BOAC

Views: 13,756

Posted By Speedbird48

Gruntie, There were several incidents where...

Gruntie,

There were several incidents where contact with the ground in the wrong place occured.

The one in the Nairobi game park was actually a touch and go as they climbed away and landed at...

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