| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | WD932 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Canberra B2 |
| C/n (msn): | 71012 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | Unknown State, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1951 |
| Photo from: | Andy Anderson Collection |
| Photo ID: | 574385 |
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WD932 was the fourth production Canberra built and was flown to the US by Sqn Ldr A E Callard on 21 February 1951. English Electric's Chief Test Pilot, Roland Beamont then gave a spirited comparative display with the North American B-45 and the Martin XB-51 on the 26th of the same month. The Pentagon selected the Canberra, now designated B-57A. WD932 remained in the US and was allocated serial no. 51-17387 although this was never applied to the aircraft. It was lost on 21 December 1951 in high a "g" maneuver due to incorrect use of the fuel system. (Glenn L Martin Co. Photograph - No. P 40875) This photo was added on 28 May 2023, and has since been viewed 273 times. |