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English Electric Canberra PR.3 WF992
The English Electric Canberra was a first-generation jet-powered light bomber manufactured in large numbers through the 1950s. It proved to be highly adaptable, serving in such varied roles for tactical bombing, photographic, electronics, and meteorological reconnaissance. The Canberra remained in service with the Royal Air Force until 23 June 2006, 57 years after its first flight.
Type: Bomber aircraft
Manufacturer: English Electric
Maiden flight: 13 May 1949
Introduced: May 1951
Retired: 23 June 2006 (RAF)
The English Electric Canberra was a first-generation jet-powered light bomber manufactured in large numbers through the 1950s. It proved to be highly adaptable, serving in such varied roles for tactical bombing, photographic, electronics, and meteorological reconnaissance. The Canberra remained in service with the Royal Air Force until 23 June 2006, 57 years after its first flight.
Type: Bomber aircraft
Manufacturer: English Electric
Maiden flight: 13 May 1949
Introduced: May 1951
Retired: 23 June 2006 (RAF)
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_Electric_Canberra
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Coordinates: 52°22'26"N 1°28'45"W
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