The English Electric Canberra is a British first-generation, jet-powered medium bomber. It was developed by English Electric during the mid- to late 1940s in response to a 1944 Air Ministry requirement for a successor to the wartime de Havilland Mosquito fast bomber.

Oct 17, 2020 · A first generation British jet-powered medium bomber, the English Electric Canberra was designed by W. E. W. ‘Teddy’ Petter. It could fly at a higher altitude than any other bomber throughout the 1950’s and set a world’s altitude record of 70,310 ft (21,430 m) in 1957.

Nov 25, 2021 · According to Ulster Aviation Society, the PR.9 would however see major redesign and development of the Canberra incorporating an enlarged wing with more powerful Rolls Royce Avon 206 engines fitted, improved hydraulic systems and a hinged nose for access to the navigator’s station.

With the Canberra already established as a light bomber in the Royal Air Force, it was a logical step to produce a photo-reconnaissance version of this high performance aircraft as a replacement for the Mosquito PR variants.

A first generation British jet-powered medium bomber, the English Electric Canberra was designed by W. E. W. 'Teddy' Petter. It could fly at a higher altitude than any other bomber throughout the 1950s and by 1958 it had set nineteen point-to-point speed records and three height records, including one of 70,310 ft (21,430 m) in 1957 - See table ...

Jul 11, 2006 · The UK Royal Air Force has retired its last English Electric Canberra PR9 photographic reconnaissance aircraft from active service after 55 years of operations.

The first jet bomber to serve with the Royal Air Force, the English Electric Canberra was designed with no defensive armament, relying instead on high speed, an operational ceiling of 48,000 feet...

Jul 30, 2023 · Explore the fascinating history of the English Electric Canberra PR.9 and the iconic XH135 in our Aviationtag blog post. Learn about their legendary service with the British Royal Air Force and the special journey that led them to become exclusive Aviationtags.

Sep 3, 2004 · The PR9 versions are capable of about 550 mph (885 kph), but what makes them superb for reconnaissance is that they can fly at more than 50,000 feet (15,240 metres) - their actual ceiling...

Nov 16, 2024 · In 1962 XH134 would have been transferred to the charge of 39 Sqn who were in Malta (RAF Luqa) and were working up with PR.9s to replace their PR.3s. A trials installations stay with A&AEE lasted from December 1971 until August 1973 when XH134 returned to RAF service with 39 Sqn at RAF Marham.