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. The Queen's comet (VC-5302) parked on the ramp at Uplands - 16 October 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PCN-253.

  2. Larger image of the Queen's comet (VC-5302) at Uplands - 16 October 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PCN-253.

  3. VC-5301 on the ramp at Uplands - 16 August 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-138503.

  4. Larger image of VC-5301 on the ramp in Uplands - 16 August 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-138503.

  5. Letter of Appreciation - 25 June 1961.
    Courtesy National Archives of Canada.

  6. Aerial photo of RCAF Comet VC-5301 - 15 June 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PCN-3078.

  7. Larger image of RCAF Comet VC-5301 - 15 June 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PCN-3078.

  8. Aerial photo of VC-5301 - 15 June 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PCN-3079.

  9. Larger image of VC-5301 in flight - 15 June 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PCN-3079.

  10. Aerial photo of VC-5301 - 15 June 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PCN-3081.

  11. Larger image of VC-5301 in flight - 15 June 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PCN-3081.

  12. Aerial photo of VC-5301 - 15 June 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PCN-3086.

  13. Larger image of VC-5301 in flight - 15 June 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PCN-3086.

  14. Aerial photo of RCAF Comet VC-5301 - 15 June 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PCN-3090.

  15. Larger image of VC-5301 in flight - 15 June 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PCN-3090.

  16. Aerial photo of VC-5301 - 15 June 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-138052.

  17. Larger image of VC-5301 in flight - 15 June 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-138052.

  18. Aerial photo of VC-5301 - 15 June 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-138053.

  19. Larger image of VC-5301 in flight - 15 June 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-138053.

  20. Aerial photo of VC-5301 - 15 June 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-138054.

  21. Larger image of VC-5301 in flight - 15 June 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-138054.

  22. Aerial photo of VC-5301 - 15 June 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-138055.

  23. Larger image of VC-5301 in flight - 15 June 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-138055.

  24. Aerial photo of VC-5301 - 15 June 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-138056.

  25. Larger image of VC-5301 in flight - 15 June 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-138056.

  26. Aerial photo of VC-5301 - 15 June 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-138057.

  27. Larger image of VC-5301 in flight - 15 June 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-138057.

  28. Aerial photo of VC-5301 - 15 June 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-138058.

  29. Larger image of VC-5301 in flight - 15 June 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-138058.

  30. Aerial photo of VC-5301 - 15 June 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-138059.

  31. Larger image of VC-5301 in flight - 15 June 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-138059.

  32. Aerial photo of RCAF Comet VC-5301 - 15 June 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-138063.

  33. Larger image of RCAF Comet VC-5301 - 15 June 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-138063.

  34. Aerial photo of RCAF Comet VC-5301 - 15 June 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-138064.

  35. Larger image of RCAF Comet VC-5301 - 15 June 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-138064.

  36. Operations Record - 1 June to 30 November 1961.
    Courtesy National Archives of Canada.

  37. Narrative Report - 1 June to 30 November 1961.
    Courtesy National Archives of Canada.

  38. CBC stars boarding VC-5301 for a tour - 15 April 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre Z-9430-3.

  39. Larger image of CBC stars boarding VC-5301 - 15 April 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre Z-9430-3.

  40. Harkness at Namao - 15 January 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-77782.

  41. Larger image of Harkness at Namao - 15 January 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-77782.

  42. Aerial photo of VC-5301 - 6 January 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PCN-3083.

  43. Larger image of VC-5301 in flight - 6 January 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PCN-3083.

  44. Aerial photo of VC-5301 - 6 January 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PCN-3085.

  45. Larger image of VC-5301 in flight - 6 January 1961.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PCN-3085.

  46. Memories of the Comet - January 1961.
    Courtesy Tim Knight.

  47. RCAF Comet VC 5301 aircraft parked on the ramp at an unidentified location - 1961.
    Courtesy Larry Milberry.

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