Restoration of Comet 4C at Museum of Flight
This article records the progress of the restoration of the de Havilland DH106 Comet 4C at the Museum of Flight, Seattle, Washington, USA. It was re-issued in May 2020 to record the death of prime mover Robert B (Bob) Hood in April. In Dec 2020 a report in the Seattle Times in 1993 was added. A higher resolution copy is available on request - see Contact Us.
Published: 16 Apr 2029, updated 15 Dec 2020
Author: Roger de Mercado
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Comments
- 02 Oct 16 10:23 Ken Wheeler from East Grinstead UK
- I wonder what happened to the moving fuselage Comet 4 simulator at Mexicana, this being a replica of the one for BOAC. If anyone is interested there is a tale to tell.
- 03 Jul 15 20:53 Ken Pegden from UK
- I was born on the edge of DH at Hatfield and saw the maiden flight of the Comet from my bedroom window. As an airframe fitter in the RAF I worked on a number of Comet 2Rs. May I wish you great success with the restoration of this fabulous aircraft.
- 22 Feb 14 09:30 RAB LOGAN from MORAY, SCOTLAND
- HI, as I am an Honorary volunteer, Bob Hood updates me with the progress report every week. I look forward to reading them. Your article is very informative and covers a fairly long timespan. It is very well put together and shows the enthusiasm and dedication of all those involved on the project. I wish you and the Cometeirs all the very best for the future. Very best wishes and kind regards, Rab.
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