The English Electric Canberra jet bomber, 1950.

Model of English Electric "Canberra" Jet bomber, scale 1:24.

Model of the English Electric 'Canberra' Jet bomber, scale 1:24. The Canberra was designed as a high altitude medium bomber and was the first jet propelled bomber to enter service with the Royal Air Force. Versions of the aircraft created world altitude records and achieved many notable flights including the first crossing of the Atlantic by a jet aircraft without refuelling.

Details

Category:
Aeronautics
Object Number:
1953-291
Measurements:
Dimensions entered
type:
aircraft, aeroplanes, bombers and military aircraft
credit:
English Electric Valve Company Limited