Midair Squadron
by Maj Seda
Title
Midair Squadron
Artist
Maj Seda
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
A pair of beautiful vintage Canberra XH134 and Hawker Hunter XL577 at Wings and
Wheels air show held at Top Gear track Surrey 2014.
In 1951 the RAF's first jet powered bomber, the Canberra, entered service with the Royal Air Force. it was unarmed and relied on highspeed to escape enemy fighters.
the 'English Electric' Canberra was sold to air forces all over the world and a total 1,347 were built. During its first ten years of service with the RAF, the Canberra broke nineteen flight records and three altitude records including winning the London to New Zealand Air Race in 1953 with a world speed record and the first jet flight over the North Pole in 1954.
The Canberra is believed to be the world’s longest serving bomber and most recently provided support during conflicts in the Balkans and Middle East. And, because of its ability to fly at nearly 60,000 ft., it was also used for clandestine photo reconnaissance work during the Cold War. The aircraft retired from active duty in 2006.
Fully restored with complete airworthiness certification, experienced engineering and maintenance support – and highly qualified senior RAF pilots - Canberra XH134 is the only air-worthy Canberra of its type in the world.
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September 9th, 2014
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