It was the hydrogen peroxide (oxidant) that was the dangerous stuff.  I remember seeing open cuts foam when my parents put in on me.  And that was highly diluted stuff - 5%?

The fuel was methanol alcohol, with the other nasty sounding ingredients added in as a catalyst for the instant combustion.

The most ironic part was that the Germans were aware of the caustic effects of H2O2, so they provided the pilots with a synthetic flight suit - that wasn't liquid-tight.  With all its other idiosycracies, the Komet was more of a dangerous stunt than a useful bomber interceptor.

Thanks for posting.

The speeds that are listed are incorrect. The units are "kph", not "mph". That's a factor of about 0.6.

Mach 1 would not be achieved in manned flight until October 14, 1947.

Bill