Question 1 of 10
It is well known that de Havilland chief test pilot John ‘Cats Eyes’ Cunningham was the pilot for the Comet’s maiden flight. But who was in the co-pilot’s seat?
Question 2 of 10
From which airfield did that first flight take place?
Question 3 of 10
On what date did the Comet receive its Certificate of Airworthiness?
Question 4 of 10
Including prototypes, how many examples of the Comet were built?
Question 5 of 10
True or False: In 1948, de Havilland proposed a nuclear bomb-carrying variant of its yet to fly Comet dubbed the DH 111 Comet Bomber?
Question 6 of 10
How many nations are known to have operated the Comet in both military and civilian service?
Question 7 of 10
True of False: de Havilland test pilot John ‘Cats Eyes’ Cunningham (pictured) flew the last Comet during the type’s final ever flight?
Question 8 of 10
Following BOAC and BEA, which carrier operated the most Comet 4s?
Question 9 of 10
It’s well known that the RAF withdrew the last airworthy Comet on March 14, 1997. But on what date did Dan-Air undertake the world’s last fare-paying passenger service?
Question 10 of 10
True or False: Much to the dismay of both Douglas and Boeing, former US legacy carrier Pan Am ordered ten examples of the Comet?
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76% > 100%, top drawer - home for tea and medals!