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English Electric Canberra B2 WH734
English Electric Canberra B2, WH734, used by Flight Refuelling, refuels a Gloster Javelin F(AW)7, XH780
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In this image from the annals of aviation history, we witness the English Electric Canberra B2, registration number WH734, performing its essential role as a refueling tanker for a Gloster Javelin F(AW.7), identified by the registration number XH780. The English Electric Canberra B2, a versatile and iconic British jet-powered transport aircraft, was manufactured between 1951 and 1965. Its impressive design, featuring a swept-wing configuration and four Rolls-Royce Avon engines, enabled it to reach remarkable speeds and altitudes, making it an indispensable asset to various military applications. In this photograph, we observe the Canberra B2 in its role as a refueling tanker, a crucial component of air-to-air refueling operations. The Javelin F(AW.7), a versatile all-weather interceptor and fighter aircraft, is depicted receiving fuel from the Canberra B2 via an extendable refueling probe. This process, known as "probe and drogue," allowed the Javelin to extend its operational range and endurance, enabling it to perform its defensive duties more effectively. The Gloster Javelin, a British post-World War II design, was in service between 1954 and 1987. Its sleek and innovative design, featuring a delta wing configuration and two Armstrong Siddeley Viper engines, made it a formidable opponent in the skies. The Javelin's versatility and adaptability, as both an interceptor and a fighter-bomber, made it an essential part of the Royal Air Force's inventory for over three decades. This photograph, captured in the annals of aviation history, showcases the intricate dance between two iconic British aircraft, the English Electric Canberra B2 and the Gloster Javelin F(AW.7), as they work together to ensure the success of their respective missions. The symbiotic relationship between these two aircraft, as the Canberra B2 refuels the Javelin F(AW.7), highlights the importance of teamwork and collaboration in the realm of military aviation.
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