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

This close‑up air‑to‑air view shows the De Havilland D.H.88 Comet British racing aircraft, civil registration N88XD and alternate G‑ACSS with race number 34 and serial T‑7 named Grosvenor House, flying at UK Warbirds 2023. The streamlined 1930s design has two de Havilland Gipsy Six R inline piston engines, two‑blade propellers, slender wings and an enclosed cockpit. The photograph highlights engine nacelles, canopy framing and wing roots in flight against clear sky.