Aircraft Photo of XM279 | English Electric Canberra B(I)8 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #520516
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XM279
Military Code:L
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B(I)8
C/n (msn):71648
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:3 Sqn
Location
City / Airport:Saint AthanMap
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGSY   IATA: DGX   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:3 September 1972
Photo by:Terry Dann
Photo ID: 520516
Photo Comment

One of 18 ex-3 Sqdn Canberra B(I)8s in open store at the Pickestston dump area of RAF St. Athan. To Marshalls at Cambridge March 1974, intended for Peru. Broken up for spares. Nose initially to SYAM, Doncaster and then NSAM, Flixton. Current in 2022.

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

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