The De Havilland Comet was the world's first commercial jet airliner, entering service in 1952. A number of early disasters caused by metal fatigue led to the Comet being extensively redeveloped, but later versions were successful. The RAF Nimrod reconnaissance aircraft was developed from the Comet, and continued in service until 2011.
The Dinky model is in B.O.A.C. livery, silver with white upper fuselage and dark blue stripe and silver windows. 'B.O.A.C.' on the fuselage sides and emblem on the tail. This is a late issue of the model, with a blue tail fin instead of the earlier white There are 'G-ALYX' registration markings on the wing and tail; the G is a thicker font than the other letters, which is normal on later issues - I don't know why though!. The undercarriage consists of two pairs of metal wheels under each wing, and a single pair under the nose.
In good condition. There is a paint chip near just forward of the tail fin, and light chipping/rubbing on the edges. The B.O.A.C. lettering has faded in places, and there is some decal loss on the tail. The later type yellow lidded box has some wear and creasing, and two corners of the lid are torn. There is some faint graffiti on the top, and the internal card packing piece is absent.
Wingspan: 186mm.
Approx Years: c.1964 - 1965
Condition: Good, box Fair
Shipping Weight: 258g
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