UNCOVERING ROBIN’S SECRETS

With a 240in lens fitted to an RAF Canberra, Project ‘Robin’ is bestknown for its alleged overflights of the Soviet Union. However, even though many details remain hidden, the increasing amount of information on this audacious aerial reconnaissance effort suggests the truth — so far as can be ascertained — is somewhat more complex PROJECT ‘ROBIN’ The forward fuselage of Canberra B2 WH726, showing the underwing cutout for the 240in lens. Where this image of the aircraft was taken remains