1 Air Division

The RCAF de Havilland Comet

We have managed to accumulate a number of photos of the two Comets which were used by the RCAF. As can be expected, we would really appreciate your assistance in expanding the amount of material pertaining to the two Comets which were in the RCAF. If you happen to have any photo or slide - plese consider making this material available for processing and addition to this section of our web site.


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  1. VC-5301 undergoing a 1200 hour inspection in a hangar at Uplands - October 1959.
    Courtesy Robert Thompson.

  2. VC-5301 undergoing a 1200 hour inspection in a hangar at Uplands - October 1959.
    Courtesy Robert Thompson.

  3. CAS going back to Ottawa on VC-5302 - 8 April 1959.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre DNS-23972.

  4. Larger image of CAS comet aircraft - 8 April 1959.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre DNS-23972.

  5. RCAF Comet VC-5302 on the ramp at Uplands - 24 March 1959.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-114768.

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All photos are used with permission.

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Updated: May 18, 2005