| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XH170 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Canberra PR9 |
| C/n (msn): | SH1734 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 39 Sqn |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | WytonMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGUY IATA: QUY Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 22 July 2022 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 503536 |
| Photo Comment |
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XH170 entered service with 58 Sqdn at RAF Wyton in 1960 during the introductory phase of the PR.9 Canberras into RAF service. During her career, XH170 was loaned to the Ministry of Aircraft and eventually returned to the RAF to join 39 Sqdn at RAF Luqa, later serving Cold War northern flank tactical & strategic recce detachments to Oerland in Norway. Retired at RAF Wyton in January 1982 and put on display as a gate guardian. This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 6 October 2022, and has since been viewed 157 times. |