Built by Shorts in 1953 serving 115, 207 and 73 Squadrons. Converted to U.14 drone in 1960 for the Aeroplane & Armament Experimental Establishment at Boscombe Down. Later to D.14 director aircraft - hence high visibility test markings.

This beautiful old aircraft is one of a number preserved at Kemble.

Head on, showing the offset cockpit

This nose section is displayed at the City of Norwich Aviation Museum

After more than 50 years of operational service with the Royal Air Force, the Canberra was finally retired the month after this photograph was taken. It is seen here arriving for the 2006 Waddington Airshow.

Having returned from delighting the crowds at Fairford, the Canberra took off from Kemble again. Below you can see 747 G-MKCA, modified for a promotional film which featured the new Land Rover Sport being driven up steep ramps, through cut-outs in the nose, inside the fuselage and out again

Looking good in the early sunshine at her home base and now just over 50 years old, having served the RAF till 2006

Built as a B.2 in 1953 and flown by three Bomber Command squadrons till 1960, this Canberra was converted to a U.14 radio-controlled pilotless target by Shorts at Belfast. Then operated by RN 728 Sqn from Hal Far, Malta on Seacat and Seaslug missile trials. After removal of radio gear, joined the A&AEE as a target tug in 1964 and was later used for ejector seat trials till 1988, including a period with Martin-Baker at Chalgrove. Dismantled by 1994 but the cockpit section was saved