Aircraft WD929 Data
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WD929
English Electric Canberra B.2, c/n 71008
Airframe Info
| Manufacturer | English Electric |
| Model | Canberra B.2 Search all English Electric Canberra B.2 |
| Construction Number (C/N) | 71008 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Number of Seats | 3 |
| Number of Engines | 2 |
| Engine Type | Turbojet |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model | Rolls-Royce Avon 101 |
Aircraft
| Registration Number | WD929 |
| Current Status | Destroyed |
Owner
| Owner | |
| Address |
, United Kingdom |
User Comments
Malcolm Clarke, 2012-07-30 15:15:48
The first production Canberra and was officially named as such by the Australian Prime Minister, Bob Menzies at a ceremony at Biggin Hill on 1951-01-19.
First flight 08/10/50. Delivered to RAF as B.2 WD929 1950-10-09. The historical significance of this aircraft amounted for nought as it was converted to U.10. target drone on 15/07/57. Allocated to WRE 19/05/59. Delivered to RAAF 30/05/59 at Edinburgh SA with installed Avon Mk 1 engines 4759 and 319. Destroyed by missile 15/10/59. Some relics survive at the South Australian Aviation Museum's storage facility.
First flight 08/10/50. Delivered to RAF as B.2 WD929 1950-10-09. The historical significance of this aircraft amounted for nought as it was converted to U.10. target drone on 15/07/57. Allocated to WRE 19/05/59. Delivered to RAAF 30/05/59 at Edinburgh SA with installed Avon Mk 1 engines 4759 and 319. Destroyed by missile 15/10/59. Some relics survive at the South Australian Aviation Museum's storage facility.