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DH.88 Comet G-ACSP, "Black Magic," 1934 

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OX-72COM001
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Oxford Diecast 1:72 72COM001
DH.88 Comet G-ACSP, "Black Magic," 1934
Scale:
1:72
Length:
4.75"
Width:
7.25"
Composition:
Diecast
SKU:
OX-72COM001


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Historical:

The de Havilland DH.88 Comet was a twin-engined British aircraft designed for the 1934 MacRobertson Air Race. Three examples took part in the race and one of them won it. The type set many aviation records during the race and afterwards, as a pioneer mail plane. The modern features and clean lines of the DH.88, especially in the striking colours of Grosvenor House, the race winner, make it a true design classic.

Info: de Havilland DH.88 Comet – G-ACSP, "Black Magic," 1934


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Airventure 2009: de Havilland DH.88 Comet Racer (03:35)
In this video you see one of the evening flights performed by the present de Havilland DH.88 Comet Racer replica that attended EAA Airventure 2009. I apologize for the Pitcairn engine noise in the background of the first pass (although...I think it sounds awesome), and I also apologize for the bit of shaking in this video. I was trying not to fall out of the back of the golf cart while panning. Enjoy! Filmed with a Canon HV30 camcorder.
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  1. Long Overdue de Havilland Comet Racer 4 Star Review

    Posted by on 10th Mar 2015

    Oxford's "Black Magic" is an excellent model. It is finely cast and captures the delicate lines and subtle curves of this groundbreaking racer. The other competitors in the race had vastly more power, and only the Comet's exquisite shape and low drag allowed it to win. This model does an amazing airplane justice. I am looking forward to the model of the companion Comet "Grosvenor House", which actually won the race.

    The only disappointment is that the elevators are cast in the down position, which makes the model inappropriate to display on the stand, as in flight. The real plane is usually seen like that when parked, probably as a result of the control stick being secured to the instrument panel. The elevators are balanced and would not otherwise droop.