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Airfix - English Electric Canberra B2/B20 - 1:48
(A10101A)
The incredible success of the English Electric Canberra jet bomber can be
gauged by the length of time it remained in service with the Royal Air
Force. With the first Canberras arriving at RAF No.101 Squadron in early
1951, the last photo-reconnaissance PR.9 machines were only withdrawn in
2006 – a remarkable 55 years in service.
When the Canberra entered RAF
service in the early 1950’s, it was truly a ground-breaking aircraft in
every respect. Possessing performance superior to that of many front line
fighter aircraft of the day, the Canberra was capable of flying at speeds
and altitudes which make it almost impervious to interception by enemy
fighters. Setting a number of world speed and altitude records, the highly
capable Canberra was coveted by many of the world’s air forces and became a
great export success for the British Aviation industry. The definitive B.2
bomber variant was licence built in Australia, under the designation
Canberra B.20.
| Model Scale; 1:48 |
Dimensions (mm); L416 x W406 |
| Number of Parts: 182 |
Requires Painting: Yes |
| Skill Level: 3 |
Flying Hours: 4 |
Paints required but not
included:
11, 22, 29, 33, 34, 53, 56, 61, 85, 86, 99, 163, 164, 166, 1321, 1325
Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+ |
