This rare photograph, courtesy of Robin
A Walker,
shows De Havilland DH.106 Comet C2, XK699
at Heathrow Airport on the 30th July 1961. The later
RAF Lyneham Gate Guardian Comet Mk2 XK699 named Sagittarius
arrived at the airbase on the 16th October 1986, out
of storage from RAF Henlow.
After six months restoration
and tender loving care it was placed opposite the entrance
roundabout in pristine condition. The aircraft was
unveiled as the station gate guardian by Her Royal
Highness The Princess Anne, Honorary Air Commodore
on the 22nd June 1987.
The aircraft is located on the
station entrance grid reference SU 022 785. |
