IAF 106 Sqn Canberras Retire

* = Unsure about the “Blue One” at Air Atlantique. :rolleyes:

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According to G-INFO its still registered as G-CDSX, but no other details available. Im pretty sure theres a couple of AA chappies on the forum perhaps they could fill in the gaps? Bex

arent the nasa wb57 still classed as being in service as i thought i read at least one had been sent to afganistan?:diablo:
paul

The two NASA WB-57 sometime four-engined Canberras are not strictly “in service” but civilian – they are “in use”. The term “in service” implies used by the armed forces of a country.

Using your definition there are 7 or so private Canberras in fairly regular flying order* around the world, at least two in the states in revenue earning work.

We’ll have to wait and see if the IAF keep one flying. 😎

* = Unsure about the “Blue One” at Air Atlantique. :rolleyes:

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arent the nasa wb57 still classed as being in service as i thought i read at least one had been sent to afganistan?:diablo:
paul

Not really.

RAF service from 1951 to 2006 = 55 years.

IAF service from 1957 to 2007 = 50 years.

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Thanks for that Les, I wasnt too far out, just about to start this chapter in Bee’s book LoL Bex

. . . at least the IAF have managed a bit longer than we did.

Not really.

RAF service from 1951 to 2006 = 55 years.

IAF service from 1957 to 2007 = 50 years.

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Dave, thanks for digging this one out, at least the IAF have managed a bit longer than we did, specially as last Sunday was the Canberra’s 58th birthday. Im pretty sure that the IAF are the last Cranberry users, though I might be wrong…….. Les have I got it right? :diablo: Bex

With the retirement of the RAF’s Canberras last year and the IAF’s this year does that leave any in service elsewhere?

Peru. Eight or so B(I)68’s and B(I)12’s kept servicable and in flying condition but not tasked.

B(I)68 = B(I)8 derivative.
B(I)12 = B(I)8 derivative (bought from the South African Air Force).

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The IAF does Passing Out ceremonies very well, it seems. The photos on that page look like it was a solemn, giving thanks for the service, ceremony.

With the retirement of the RAF’s Canberras last year and the IAF’s this year does that leave any in service elsewhere?

Steve