Historic 1934 race-winning DH.88 Comet badly damaged at Shuttleworth

The historic de Havilland DH.88 Comet G-ACSS, famously known as “Grosvenor House,” sustained significant damage during an incident at Shuttleworth Aerodrome. This aircraft achieved victory in the 1934 MacRobertson England to Australia air race. The accident occurred while the Comet was undergoing maintenance and testing operations. Experts assessed the extent of the damage following the event. Currently, specialists are working diligently to assess the full scope of repairs needed for the iconic machine.