Aircraft Photo of WJ770 | English Electric Canberra B.16 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #442555
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:WJ770
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B.16
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:249 Sqn
Location
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Airport Codes:None
 
Photo Date:11 June 1965
Photo by:John Phillips
Photo ID: 442555
Photo Comment

Although using a 32 Sqn engine intake cover, the 249 squadron marking is clearly visible on the fin. Overnight stop while staging through to Akrotiri. W/O 11th March when it flew into a hill at Sinopoli, Calabria, Italy.

This photo is copyright © John Phillips, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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