| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | WH972 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Canberra B15 |
| C/n (msn): | SH1697 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Photo Date: | 14 March 1966 |
| Photo by: | John Phillips |
| Photo ID: | 442402 |
| Photo Comment |
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Although not carrying the Akrotiri Strike Wing motif or squadron marking on the fin it is seen here in a line up with the other aircraft from Cyprus. Converted to an E.15 and whilst with 100 Sqn it was W/O on 27th June 1990 in a flying accident while attempting to land at RAF Kinloss. This photo is copyright © John Phillips, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 26 February 2022, and has since been viewed 509 times. |