| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | WH876 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Canberra B2(mod) |
| Licence-built by: | Short |
| C/n (msn): | SH.1633 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | FairfordMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGVA IATA: FFD Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | IAT - International Air Tattoo 1985 |
| Photo Date: | July 1985 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 3748 |
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Built as a B.2 in 1953 and flown by three Bomber Command squadrons till 1960, this Canberra was converted to a U.14 radio-controlled pilotless target by Shorts at Belfast. Then operated by RN 728 Sqn from Hal Far, Malta on Seacat and Seaslug missile trials. After removal of radio gear, joined the A&AEE as a target tug in 1964 and was later used for ejector seat trials till 1988, including a period with Martin-Baker at Chalgrove. Dismantled by 1994 but the cockpit section was saved This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 2 August 2017, and has since been viewed 919 times. |