Ethiopian Canberras- does anybody out there know if these actually saw action in the Ogaden War? The standard facts are that at least one of the four in their AF was destroyed on the ground during an attack by Eritrean separatists. But it’d be really interesting to learn more about their seemingly short and relatively unknown service history…
Hoping someone can shed some more light on this one.
Cheers,
Steve
By: nazca_steve - 28th November 2017 at 23:46
Hi Sabrejet – do you mean you have some evidence of them being there back in 2002? If so, could you message with the details? I keep scouring but can’t find any sign of them either.
By: Sabrejet - 10th November 2017 at 13:25
Nothing since 2002 according to my Google Earth.
By: Meddle - 10th November 2017 at 11:54
I’ve had a look at Debre Zeit/Bishoftu air base on Google Maps aerial imagery, and I’m not seeing any Canberras. Lots of defunct propliners and fastjets (maybe F5s?), and lots of stuff dumped outside in general. Nothing Canberra-shaped.
By: Sabrejet - 10th November 2017 at 11:17
Google Earth any help? It’s often quite up-to-date (date stamped too) and great for getting behind the fence.
By: nazca_steve - 9th November 2017 at 23:18
Hello all,
Bumping this thread again in the event anyone out there might have any leads on the status of the surviving two machines. These would be 351 and 353, possibly located at Debre Zeit in Ethiopia. Condition unknown, possibly in pieces now. If anyone can help, I would be really grateful.
By: nazca_steve - 4th September 2014 at 18:53
Thread bump – would anyone out there by chance have any photos or information relating to Ethiopian Air Force Canberras? I have managed to gather some stories from former pilots over the last few years, but would love to hear more before I finish this chapter.
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