North East Aircraft Museum

The North of England's premier collection of Aviation History

Old Washington Road, Sunderland, SR5 3HZ

UK Registered Charity No. 515254

DH Comet 4C (G-BEEX)

Cockpit only
NAHR category - Significant
Aircraft History

The Comet was the first jet airliner to enter commercial service.

G-BEEX History

The aircraft on display was originally operated by Egyptair as SU-ALM. It was purchased by Dan-Air for spares. Dan-Air scrapped the airframe in the mid 1970's with only the nose section retained for display.

G-BEEX in Egyptair colour scheme at NEAM Jan-08

G-BEEX in service at London Heathrow in August 1963 while operating for United Arab Airlines (leased from Egyptair). Credit: Mel Lawrence