Duel in the Jungle

Duel in the Jungle movie poster.

Movie (1954)
French title : Duel dans la jungle

Starring:
Dana Andrews (Scott Walters)
Jeanne Crain (Marian Taylor)
David Farrar (Perry Henderson…)
Patrick Barr (Superintendent Roberts)
George Coulouris (Captain Malburn)
Charles Goldner (Martell)

In Rhodesia, the accidental death of a diamond broker raises suspicions with his American insurer, which sends a claims investigator to clarify the matter.

Boeing 377-10-26 Stratocruiser

Boeing 377-10-26 Stratocruiser of PAA-Pan American World Airways.

Douglas DC-6

To the right 377 Stratocruiser already mentioned above.

Douglas DC-6 of PAA-Pan American World Airways.

De Havilland DH106 Comet 1

In the background, probably the same aircraft discussed below.
To the right 377 Stratocruiser already mentioned above.

De Havilland DH106 Comet 1 of B.O.A.C-British Overseas Airways Corporation.

Rare pictures in a movie of Comet 1 in exploitation at the times, knowing that all flights of the model were banned in April 1954 after several crashes occured since the 1st commercial commissioning by B.O.A.C in 1951.

Reg. G-ALYX De Havilland DH106 Comet 1 of B.O.A.C-British Overseas Airways Corporation.

Registration G-ALYX, c/n 6010 built in 1951 and delivered to B.O.A.C in July 1952. Bought by De Havilland in May 1954 then by Ministry of Supply (May 1955) and broken up next month.