A
period model of the D.H.88 Comet in brass with an oak wooden &
brass stand.
I
have not cleaned or attempted to polish it, but have left it “as
found”
The
de Havilland DH.88 Comet is a British two-seat, twin-engined aircraft
built by the de Havilland Aircraft Company. It was developed
specifically to participate in the 1934 England-Australia
MacRobertson Air Race from the United Kingdom to Australia.
Three
Comets were produced for the race, all for private owners at the
discounted price of £5,000 per aircraft. The aircraft underwent a
rapid development cycle, performing its maiden flight only six weeks
prior to the race. Comet G-ACSS
Grosvenor
House
emerged
as the winner. Two further examples were later built. The Comet went
on to establish a multitude of aviation records, both during the race
and in its aftermath.
Quite
a simple piece, no frills, but good for that......it has a wingspan
of around 7 inches (18 cms) and it displays well.
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