English Electric Canberra B5, 7631M / 71016, National Museum of Flight Scotland
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Registration: 7631M
Construction Number: 71016
Model English Electric Canberra B5
Operator: National Museum of Flight Scotland
Airport: East Fortune - Museum, UK - Scotland
Photographer: Peter Clarke
Date Taken: 27/10/2008
Date Submitted: 14/11/2008
Ex VX185.F/F 1952; Converted to B(1)8 Prototype 1954; Set a new World Record in 1952 for a long distance flight from N.Ireland to Canada & back on the same day in just over 10 Hrs. The B5 forward section shown here preserved after conversion to B(I)8.
Picture ID:1141415