English Electric Canberra B.6(mod.)

A&AEE Boscombe Down, Wiltshire, 1984

1/72 Scale - AA34706

Wingspan: 11"

Length: 11"

Limited Edition

Canberra WT309 was built as a B(I)6 variant by the English Electric Co at Preston, Lancs., and first flew in April 1955. The aircraft was used by the RAF Handling Squadron and arrived at Farnborough on 11th July 1957, via Marshalls Flying School, Cambridge. The official transfer from the RAF to the RAE (Royal Aircraft Establishment) was on 28th February 1958 and was allocated to the Armament Flight, which later became the Weapons Flight in 1963. It was painted in an overall white and orange dayglo scheme until it was repainted in the smart ‘raspberry ripple' scheme, as depicted on the model, in the early 1980s.

Each model features:

• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
• Interchangeable landing gear with rotating wheels.
• Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
• Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
• Detailed pilots and crew members (1:72/1:32).
• Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards (1:72/1:32).
• Selected interchangeable features such as airbrakes, opened canopies and access panels (1:72/1:32).
• Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings (1:72/1:32).