First jet airliner, it entered service in 1952. Following numerous accidents between 1952 and 1954, the aircraft was modified and evolved into the Comet 3 in 1954 and the Comet 4 in 1958.
Several toy manufacturers offered a Comet model.
In Germany, Tipp & Co, BOAC livery
Circa 1960, lithographed sheet metal, friction mechanism, rolls on the ground, 31 x 30.5 cm
In France, JEP, fantasy livery
1954–1966, lithographed sheet metal, clockwork mechanism, rolls on the floor, 35 x 29 cm
In Japan, Yonezawa, Comet Jetliner
1950s, friction-powered, rolls on the floor, 27 x 22.5 cm