Category Archives: General
G-RCSR Progress July 2017
This July 2017 News update report covers the progress on the build of the sister project to “Black Magic” G-ACSP at Derby Aero Club, namely G-RCSR a fully flying Comet replica built as a homage to the original record setting …
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More Support (and Glue) from TS Resins
Following their first donation of glue product last year, Kevin Bardsley and Paul de Wolf of TS Resins of Mold, North Wales have popped in again with some more donations of their excellent glues. With the recent cold weather their …
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Update on Sister Project : G-RCSR Replica Build January 2017
The third of the three original DH88 Comets built for the 1934 MacRobertson Air Race was G-ACSR (The Green Comet), which is now being built as a replica registered as G-RCSR to have as close a registration as possible. The …
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Comet Racer Project 2016 Summary
The Comet Racer Project, the restoration to flying condition of the De Havilland DH88 Comet G-ACSP “Black Magic” at Derby Aero Club, continues to progress successfully. The year has been described as the year of metalwork, remarkably for an all …
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New FAQs Section added.
In response to many Frequently Asked Questions from our Facebook Group and Website visitors, we have started a new FAQ page. If you have any questions, please send them in and we will try to answer them. This website serves …
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Workshop Progress Update Summary October 2016
All the metal work for the engine and undercarriage wing assembly has now had final paint and fitting, a process that brings to an end the lengthy design, bespoke making, and installation of over 30 pieces of metal work and …
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Facebook Page – 300 plus members and up to date news!
The Facebook Group Page – Comet Racer Project – continues to grow steadily with more over 300 members, providing both encouragement and information to the project. It seems that the story of the Five original Comets spreads into a variety …
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How many Comets were there? The facts and fictions!
Visitors to the Comet Workshop at Derby Aero Club and our growing Comet Racer Project Group on Facebook provide lots of information about G-ACSP “Black Magic” under restoration. From time to time we have new stories about the DH88 Comets …
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Sponsor TSResins donates much needed Glue and Hardener
Kevin Bardsley of TS Resins, General & Sales Manager, TS Resins Ltd visited the Comet Racer Project bringing a most appreciated and generous donation of two 25Kgs drums of glue and hardener. Kevin is seen here with Martin Jones of …
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Comet Racer Project 2015 Summary
As the end of 2015 draws near the Comet Racer Project Group would like to thank all their supporters, volunteers and sponsors who helped with progress this year. Many of the components are ready for great progress in 2016. In particular …
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