The English Electric Canberra was the RAF’s first jet-powered bomber, entering service in 1951 and quickly earning a reputation for speed, altitude, and versatility. Capable of flying higher than any contemporary fighter at the time, it set multiple world records and served with over a dozen air forces worldwide. Used for bombing, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare, the Canberra remained in operational use for decades — with some variants flying into the 2000s. Sleek, powerful, and adaptable
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The English Electric Canberra was the RAF’s first jet-powered bomber, entering service in 1951 and quickly earning a reputation for speed, altitude, and versatility. Capable of flying higher than any contemporary fighter at the time, it set multiple world records and served with over a dozen air forces worldwide. Used for bombing, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare, the Canberra remained in operational use for decades — with some variants flying into the 2000s. Sleek, powerful, and adaptable
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