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English Electric Canberra prototype (VN799) in flight, 23 August 1949

Photographs, In Storage, PC98/173/6353/2

The English Electric Canberra was designed by W.E.W. ‘Teddy’ Petter to specification B.3/45. The prototype Canberra made its first flight on 13 May 1949.

A twin-engined jet bomber in flight, Royal Air Force Museum, Charles Brown Collection

English Electric Canberra prototype (VN799) in flight, 23 August 1949

Photographs, In Storage, P100243

The English Electric Canberra was designed by W.E.W. ‘Teddy’ Petter to specification B.3/45. The prototype Canberra made its first flight on 13 May 1949.

A twin-engined jet bomber, Royal Air Force Museum, Charles Brown Collection

Aircraft recognition training - Victor

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC96/13

Aircraft recognition training film on the Handley Page Victor bomber aircraft. The prototype Victor is seen in the air and on the ground and the aircraft’s recognition features are highlighted.

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Hawk: Tutor with Teeth

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC95/499

Manufacturer’s film on the Hawk advanced jet training aircraft, illustrating its performance and capability. The potential for the Hawk to be armed with guns, rockets and bombs is also demonstrated.

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Jaguar

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC94/90

Film on the SEPECAT Jaguar strike aircraft, including comments on the aircraft’s development as an Anglo-French project, engines, short takeoff capability, performance, role and plans for its introduction to service.

Image pending

Eurofighter Typhoon

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1993-2007, London, Hangar Six, X004-6167

The Eurofighter Typhoon was a product of a partnership between the UK, Germany, Italy and Spain. Development began in 1988. It was initially employed in an air-to-air fighter role as the Typhoon F2 and RAF deliveries began in 2003.

Black metal jet aircraft with pointed nose and large vertical tail, © RAF Museum