I just stumbled across these pictures at…
..what a beast! It would be interesting to get one of these to a UK museum and display it next to a Canberra. Easier said than done, but an interesting idea!
By: frankvw - 22nd April 2005 at 16:22
You can bet on a camera equipped Bombardier Global Express (ASTOR commonality), or you’ll have to stick with the Tornados
By: BlueRobin - 22nd April 2005 at 16:19
..and we still need a replacement (as commented on in Flight Intl again this week)
By: frankvw - 22nd April 2005 at 16:17
Yes, those are other engines, larger.
And, as far as I know, the RAF still has some Canberra PR9’s in service today.
By: Will J - 22nd April 2005 at 16:14
Can anybody explain the significance of the enlarged air intakes. Is is simply larger diameter (turbofan??) engines bolted to the front of the nacelles?
By: danohagan - 22nd April 2005 at 16:05
The “deformed” Canberras look awesome! Would love to see one in British airshow skies…
By: andrewman - 22nd April 2005 at 14:54
A couple of Canberra’s are being used by High Altitude Mapping Missions, these are the ex RAE Canberra’s that Delta Jets did a major service on prior to them going to the USA.
By: Stieglitz - 22nd April 2005 at 14:47
Thanks Tim. I wonder how long these nice machines wil stay in service.
PS: Some additional info for the simulator fans. I just saw that a new FS9 variant iw avalable for download at flightsim.com.
Greets,
Stieglitz
By: Binbrook 01 - 22nd April 2005 at 14:00
Hello All,
I believe one or both are still used by NASA, although one was loaned out to NOAA (I think) :confused: in the late 90s
Tim
By: Stieglitz - 22nd April 2005 at 13:16
Are these high altitude research platforms stil in use. Most recent pic of a flying Canberra dates from march 2004.
What a machine! 😎
Stieglitz
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