Classic British Flight Sim

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 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?

Alex

One came through Leeming just after midday...

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:

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

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/5190242.stm

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:

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

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

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

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

Will it land on a 50' drive..........?

Will it even fit a 50' drive!?!

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

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

Alex