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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, air-to-air, UK Warbirds 2023

The De Havilland D.H. 88 Comet, registration N88XD, serial T-7, named 'Grosvenor House,' is a British twin-engine racing aircraft designed for long-distance flights. It is powered by two de Havilland Gipsy Six inline engines, features a streamlined low-wing monoplane design, and enclosed cockpit for two crew members. This image, taken during UK Warbirds 2023, shows air-to-air photography highlighting the aircraft's aerodynamic profile, historical significance in 1930s air racing, and engineering innovations of the era.

Created: July 09, 2023 13:13

Author: piemags/Aviation PhotoCrew

Photo size: 25.2 Mpixels (72.2 MB uncompressed) - 6154x4103 pixels (20.5x13.7 in / 52.1x34.7 cm at 300 ppi)

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Published in: UK Warbirds 2023