Vintage De Havilland DH88 Comet G-ACSS Aviation Print – Grosvenor House Racer

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Item ID: 297214591626
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Category: Collectables:Transportation Collectables:Aeronautica:Military:Photos/ Prints
Condition: In good condition. Please check our images.

Vintage De Havilland DH88 Comet G-ACSS Aviation Print – Grosvenor House Racer

A magnificent tribute to the legendary 1934 MacRobertson Air Race winner — a must for serious aviation collectors.

Print: approx. 11 x 8 3/8 inches

Texts: please see images

Condition: In good condition. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

The year is 1934, and excitement electrifies the crisp autumn air as the scarlet beauty, Grosvenor House, surges down the runway, engines roaring with promise. In this stunning moment captured forever, the De Havilland DH88 Comet G-ACSS stands proudly, gleaming in the sunlight, poised for greatness. You can almost feel the tense anticipation of the crowd, hear the deafening propeller whirr, and see the blur of red slicing across the field, embodying Britain’s spirit of daring and innovation.

The De Havilland DH88 Comet was designed specifically to win the prestigious MacRobertson Air Race from England to Australia — and it did so with breathtaking speed and elegance. G-ACSS, famously christened “Grosvenor House”, became a symbol of British engineering triumph, capturing hearts and history alike. This vintage aviation print, measuring approximately 11 x 8 ⅜ inches, preserves the sleek lines and proud stance of this iconic aircraft. With good condition and vivid period colouring, it offers collectors, historians, and aviation enthusiasts a rare opportunity to own a genuine visual slice of golden-era flight achievement.

Owning and preserving heritage pieces like this print is more than collecting — it is about honouring humanity’s relentless pursuit of speed, excellence, and exploration. Whether proudly displayed in a collector’s archive, an aviation-themed office, or gifted to a passionate historian, this piece stands as a powerful reminder of a record-breaking era when dreams were stitched together with canvas, wood, and courage. A timeless legacy, ready to inspire.