Here are some exterior shots made prior to most
restoration efforts.
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 Preparing
to enter hanger #4 for the first time since new paint was applied back in
1984 |
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 The
year was 1984. Boeing volunteers apply a new coat of paint. Both the paint
and the hanger were donated by by Boeing suppliers. |
 A
view of the #4 engine sculptured intake. |
 View
down the right side, showing the #3 and #4 intakes, and the high-dihedral
tailplane. |
 Vertical
stablizer encrusted with Starling attributes. Note the missing tailcone,
another project virtually done. |
 Overhead
view of empenage and right wing. |
 Right
side of nose with crew entry door just after entering hanger. |
 Beautiful
day, beautiful airplane. The industrial dehumidifier in the foreground is
used to prevent further corrosion. |
 Engines
#3 and #4 with rear cowling removed |
 The
first Comet Mark-4C, shown cozying up to the first Boeing 727. |
 Sighting
of the twisted tailfeathers. "EVCC" stands for "Everett Community
College". EVCC had control over much of this Comet's decline. The top
of the hull illustrates why Washington is called the 'Evergreen State'. |
 Left
wing and tail showing the Pannier tank |
 Right
Pannier tank. Note slot just inboard of the tank and the fuel dump vents,
pointing to the rear. |
