de Havilland DH.88 Comet Was Pioneering - PlaneHistoria
dh 88 comet black magic restoration Learn about the history and restoration of Black Magic, one of the iconic de Havilland Comets flown by Amy Johnson in the 1930s. See how a team at Derby Airfield is bringing the plane back to life and back to flight..dh 88 comet cockpit
The effect of the Pandemic has continued to be significant in the restoration to flying condition of DH88 Comet G-ACSP “ Black Magic” as the Amy Johnson Workshop at Derby Aero Club remains isolated.dh 88 comet for sale
Of five examples built, only two survive: Grosvenor House (restored to flying condition, and flown in 1987 and 2002) and Black Magic (awaiting restoration at this writing). It's difficult to see over the long nose of the Comet and you have to take this into account during taxiing, takeoff, and landing.
