Ever wanted to see the inside of the English Electric Canberra? Come with us and have a look! Its 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. If you wanted to see this aircraft you can at the amazing Solway Aviation Museum! | AvPay.aero

Today is the day! It's a truly historic moment for all of us, with the Canberra Bomber coming to life for the first time in over a decade! It was also the first time a Canberra Bomber has been started under an electric start system, which is credited to Chief Engineer Andrew Bishop and his team of aircraft engineers. We are very grateful to our gifted team who has been working on this project. And thank you for your support and regular check-ins on social media. | Temora Aviation Museum

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Martin B-57B Canberra After the Korean War began in 1950, the U.S. Air Force looked for a jet-powered medium bomber to quickly replace the aging, propeller-driven Douglas B-26 Invader. In March 1951 the USAF contracted with Martin to build the British Canberra in the United States under license. The Martin-built B-57 made its first flight in July 1953, and when production ended in 1959, a total of 403 Canberras had been produced for the USAF. In 1965 the USAF sent two B-57B squadrons to South Vi

The English Electric Canberra was the jet bomber that rewrote the rules of modern air power. Entering service in 1951, it was the Royal Air Force’s very first jet-powered bomber, a bold leap forward from the prop-driven Lancasters and Halifaxes of World War II. #ww2 #Aviation #aircraft #military | Jets 'n' Props

The English Electric Canberra was a pioneering British jet-powered medium bomber, notable for its versatility, performance, and longevity in service This aircraft can be found at Solway aviation Museum | AvPay.aero