Canberra Farewell

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Canberra Farewell

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I’ve just seen, out of the window here at Cranwell, one of the last Canberra PR.9’s doing a final round robin (one of three occurring simultaneously). As part of the Canberra farewell celebrations three PR.9’s visited all of the currently active RAF airfields in the UK and a number of other sites where the Canberra has had a strong association over the past 57 years.

It looked fantastic with the blazing midday sun glinting off its wings :cool: and it seems a real shame it will not be gracing our skys any longer. :sad:

Was anyone else lucky enough to see one of the three PR.9s today and maybe even take some photos?

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Post by Hot_Charlie »

One came through Leeming just after midday...
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Post by Nigel H-J »

Well, I suppose there is one consolation to the Canberras' demise and that is...........Air Atlantiques' Canberra......Just hope they can keep it flying. :dance:
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Post by TSR2 »

Just noticed this link on the BBC website....

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/5190242.stm
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Post by andy »

This bit caught my attention.........

>>"he is taking a post at RAF Cranwell to train young navigators for the air force"<<

Navigators for what? :think: :dunno:

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Post by igorski »

Sentry, Nimrod, reminder of the Tonka F3 / GR4 fleet, they havnt quite gone yet!!! :lol:

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Neither have the Navs,who are probably playing musical chairs at the moments, and finding fewer seats. :wink: :lol:

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Get yer bids in quick, the auction closes tomorrow!!

http://www.uksurplus.com/list/e10619

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Post by andy »

Will it land on a 50' drive..........? :smile: :lol:

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Post by AlexP »

Will it even fit a 50' drive!?! :smile: :lol:

Some more info. plus some excellent photos over on airliners.net:

http://www.airliners.net/discussions/mi ... ain/48386/

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