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English Electric Canberra B. 2 Sapphire-Canberra WD933
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English Electric Canberra B. 2 Sapphire-Canberra WD933
English Electric Canberra B.2 Sapphire-Canberra WD933 (msn EE-012), at the 1955 SBAC Farnborough Air-show. Bailed to Armstrong Siddeley directly from the production line, WD933 was fitted with two Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire engines for testing at altitude, particularly in support of the Handley Page Victor programme. Date: 1955
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1955 Air Show Altitude Armstrong Bailed Canberra Directly Electric Engines Farnborough Fitted Handley Programme Sapphire Sbac Siddeley Support Testing Victor
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In this photograph from the 1955 SBAC Farnborough Airshow, English Electric's Canberra B.2 Sapphire-Canberra WD933 (msn EE-012) takes center stage. This Canberra bomber, which was bailed to Armstrong Siddeley directly from the production line, is a unique variant, as it was fitted with two Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire engines for high-altitude testing. The Canberra B.2, a versatile and advanced aircraft of its time, was a significant development from the original Canberra B.1. This particular model, WD933, was an essential contribution to the aviation industry, as it played a crucial role in supporting the Handley Page Victor programme. The Sapphire engines, which were installed for testing, provided valuable data on their performance at high altitudes. This information was essential for the development of the Handley Page Victor, a long-range strategic bomber that would later serve in the Royal Air Force. The year was 1955, and the aviation world was abuzz with innovation and progress. The Farnborough Airshow provided the perfect platform for showcasing the latest advancements in aviation technology. WD933, with its distinctive Sapphire engines, was a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the engineers and designers who worked tirelessly to push the boundaries of what was possible in aviation. This photograph captures a moment in time when history was being made. The Canberra B.2 Sapphire-Canberra WD933 stands proudly on display, a symbol of the relentless pursuit of progress and the unwavering commitment to advancing aviation technology.
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