| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | A84-307 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Canberra Mk21 |
| C/n (msn): | 71020 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Phillip Island (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YPID IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | National Vietnam Veterans Museum |
| Photo Date: | 4 November 2008 |
| Photo by: | Phil Vabre |
| Photo ID: | 32627 |
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This Canberra was built by English Electric and diverted to the RAAF from RAF an contract (serial WD939). Delivered to RAAF on 01 August 1951, it was the first Canberra to arrive in Australia (and in fact the first jet to fly UK to Australia), setting an unofficial speed record in the process. The aircraft spent most of its life with 82 Wing and the bomber OCU before being retired in 1973. It was put on display at the Central Ammunition Store at Kingswood, NSW until 2004. Acquired by the Vietnam Veterans Museum, it was initially kept dismantled in outside storage. This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 22 January 2018, and has since been viewed 196 times. |