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Oct 17, 2020 · The Canberra was the RAF’s first ever jet bomber and proved to be Britain’s most durable and long-lasting frontline type, with a handful of reconnaissance PR 9s still soldiering on during Operations Herrick (Operation Herrick was the codename under which all British operations in the War in Afghanistan were conducted from 2002 to the end of combat operations in 2014.
Canberra PR9 Final Deployment Feature Report. June 23rd saw the end of the RAF's Photo Reconnaissance Unit's last overseas operational deployment. This occasion marked not just another "End of an era", but the upcoming retirement of the most successful and long lived British military jet. Two Canberras from 39 Squadron returned to RAF Marham ...
Manufacturer's brochure, 1957. The Canberra could deploy many conventional weapons; typical weapons used were 250-pound, 500-pound, and 1000-pound bombs, the total bomb load could weigh up to 10,000 lb (4,500 kg). Two bomb-bays are housed within the fuselage, normally enclosed by conventional clam-shell doors; a rotating door was substituted for these on the Martin-built B-57 Canberras ...
Jun 20, 2021 · The six Chilean airmen had already undergone the Canberra conversion course at RAF Marham before arriving at No 1 PRU to learn to fly the PR9 in its intended role. Dave Watson was their instructor. While he shepherded the six pilots — three of whom had been required to train as navigators — through nearly two months of training, the station engineers prepared three PR9s for their transfer ...
Jul 12, 2013 · GLEAMING AGAIN: RAF Wyton’s Gate Guardian – a PR9 Canberra – has been restored to its former glory after standing outside the base for more than 30 years. The plane was restored by the 57 (Reserve) Squadron after a decision was made to keep the Canberra rather than have it scrapped, such was the state of the aircraft. Wing Commander Mike ...
A total of 1347 Canberra’s were produced and of the 925 built in the UK 773 were delivered to the RAF. The Canberra PR9 will be formally retired from RAF service in 2006. The aircraft’s illustrious and extensive career with the RAF will end when the last four Canberra PR9s of 39 (part of 1 Photographic Reconnaissance Unit (PRU)) land at RAF Marham for the final time.
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The remarkable performance of the PR.9 variant made it arguably the best-known Canberra variant. A survivor, XH135, served with all three recce squadrons (XIII, 39 and 58) that flew the RAF’s PR.9 variant and with No.1 Photographic Reconnaissance Unit (PRU). It provided extensive operational service, especially in its later career.
