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English Electric Canberra B. 2 WD952
English Electric Canberra B.2 WD952. Bristol Olympus test-bed at the 1952 Farnborough SBAC show. Bailed directly from the production line to Bristol Aeroplane Company for development of Olympus Engines to be fitted in production Avro Vulcan bombers. Date: 1952
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In this image from the Mary Evans Picture Library, we witness the English Electric Canberra B.2 WD952 making its grand debut at the 1952 Farnborough SBAC (Society of British Aircraft Constructors) show. This historic moment marked the first public appearance of the Canberra bomber, which had been bailed directly from the production line to the Bristol Aeroplane Company. The primary purpose of this unprecedented move was to facilitate the development of the powerful Olympus engines, which were destined to be fitted in the Avro Vulcan bombers. The English Electric Canberra B.2, with its distinctive swept-wing design and impressive agility, was a significant advancement in aviation technology during the post-World War II era. Its sleek appearance and advanced features left a lasting impression on the aviation community and the public alike. The Canberra B.2, registration number WD952, was an essential testbed for the Olympus engines, which would eventually power the Avro Vulcan bombers, revolutionizing the British bomber fleet with their increased speed and range. The collaboration between English Electric and the Bristol Aeroplane Company on this project was a testament to the spirit of innovation and collaboration that defined the British aviation industry during this period. This photograph encapsulates the excitement and anticipation surrounding the development of advanced military aircraft in the early 1950s. The English Electric Canberra B.2's debut at the Farnborough SBAC show was a pivotal moment in the history of British aviation, paving the way for the creation of more advanced and capable military aircraft.
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