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. MND Harkness departing an unidentified location by RCAF Comet - 17 November 1960.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-134004.

  2. VIP arrival at 1 Wing Marville France - 26 August 1960.
    (L-R) - G/C Hall (CO 1 Wing), A/M Hugh Campbell, A/V/M Wray (AOC 1 Air Division).
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-127939.

  3. F/C Donald Hodgson in front of VC 5301 during a refueling stop in Iceland en route from Canada to France - May 1960.
    Courtesy Donald Hodgson.

  4. RCAF Comet VC 5301 at a refuelling stop in Iceland - May 1960.
    Courtesy Donald Hodgson.

  5. BOAC Comet on the ramp during a refuelling stop in Iceland - May 1960.
    Note the extra fuel tanks in the wing which the RCAF Comets do not have.
    Courtesy Donald Hodgson.

  6. Interior photo of the cockpit in VC 5301 between Iceland and France - May 1960.
    Courtesy Donald Hodgson.

  7. RCAF Officer's playing cards to pass away the time on the flight from Iceland to France - May 1960.
    (L-R) - F/L Bill Doucette, unknown.
    Courtesy Donald Hodgson.

  8. Comet Passenger Bulletin (flight from Gander to Marville) - March 1960.
    Courtesy Glen Sweet.

  9. RCAF Comet VC 5302 parked on the ramp at Uplands - 1960.
    Courtesy Jim Rittinger.

  10. RCAF Comet VC 5302 parked on the ramp at Uplands - 1960.
    Courtesy Jim Rittinger.

  11. 412 Squadron crest - 1960.
    Courtesy Jim Rittinger.

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All photos are used with permission.

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Updated: September 16, 2004