| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | WT303 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Canberra B.16 |
| C/n (msn): | 71380 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 6 Sqn |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Photo Date: | 21 October 1965 |
| Photo by: | John Phillips |
| Photo ID: | 291337 |
| Photo Comment |
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As well as the large "Flying Can Opener" marking of 6 Sqn on the fin it also has the "Akrotiri Strike Wing" flamingo on the forward fuselage. d/d to the RAF 9th Feb' 1954. Sold to BAC Warton 25th Feb' 1969(G-27-170) Sold to the Indian A.F. as IF1024(Mk. B.66) d/d 25th Aug' 1971. Lost in the Indo-Pakistan War on 11th Dec' 1971. This photo is copyright © John Phillips, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 21 October 2020, and has since been viewed 1167 times. |