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English Electric Canberra B5 VX185
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English Electric Canberra B5 VX185
English Electric Canberra B5, VX185. This aircraft was used for the first double Atlantic flight in one day, 26 August 1952. Date: 1952
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1952 Atlantic Canberra Double Electric Vx185
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This historic photograph captures the English Electric Canberra B5, registration VX185, during its groundbreaking achievement on August 26, 1952. The Canberra B5, a British jet-powered transport aircraft, made headlines by completing the first double Atlantic crossing in a single day. Piloted by Group Captain John Cunningham and Wing Commander A.F.P. Brown, this remarkable flight took place just over two years after the first transatlantic jet flight by the same aircraft type. The Canberra B5 took off from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England, and landed at Goose Bay Air Base in Labrador, Canada, before making its return journey to RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, England. This groundbreaking feat demonstrated the capabilities of jet technology and set a new standard for long-range aviation. The English Electric Canberra B5, with its sleek design and powerful engines, became a symbol of innovation and progress in the field of aviation. This photograph is a testament to the courage and skill of the pilots involved and the technological advancements of the time.
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