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De Havilland D.H. 88 Comet, Reg. N88XD, Alternate Reg. G-ACSS, Other Marks. 34, Serial No. T-7, Aircraft Name: Grosvenor House, close-up pilot view, air-to-air, UK Warbirds 2023

The De Havilland D.H. 88 Comet, Reg. N88XD / G-ACSS, Serial T-7, named 'Grosvenor House,' is a British twin-engine racing aircraft from the 1930s. Captured in a close-up pilot view at UK Warbirds 2023, it features a low-wing monoplane design, streamlined fuselage, retractable tailwheel landing gear, and twin Gipsy Six R piston engines. Designed for long-distance air racing, the Comet is historically notable for winning the 1934 MacRobertson Air Race from England to Australia, demonstrating advanced aerodynamics and high-speed performance.

Created: July 09, 2023 12:29

Author: piemags/Aviation PhotoCrew

Photo size: 19.4 Mpixels (55.5 MB uncompressed) - 5393x3595 pixels (18x12 in / 45.7x30.4 cm at 300 ppi)

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Published in: UK Warbirds 2023