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EE Canberra B(I)58, T54, PR57, B66, B(I)12

The Canberra was the only modern jet design of UK origin to be license produced in America till the advent of the Harrier. First flown in 1949, it went into service two years later with the RAF. In 1957 the IAF, looking for a replacement for the B-24 Liberators as the main component of the bomber strike element, chose the Canberra. The IAF's first order for 65 B(I) Mk.58 bomber-interdictor, 7 TMk.54 and 8 PR Mk.57 was placed in 1957. Later another six B(I) 58, two T.54 and two PR 57s were acquired to take the total acquisitions to 90. The first unit to equip with this type being No.5 Tuskers Sqn at Agra. The TMk.54s equipped the Jet Bomber Conversion Squadron (JBCU). By June 1957, No.106 S.P.R. Sqn. was raised on the PR Mk.57s. By September 1958, Nos. 16 and 35 Sqns re-equipped with the Canberra. Taking into a total of five units that flew this aircraft.
The Canberra carried a crew of two sometimes three, consisting of Pilot and Navigator/Bomber-Aimer. It could carry a bomb load of 8000 lbs. which gave it the capability to carry in one sortie what would take 4 Mysteres to deliver. It's good performance led to the development of an intruder version with rockets and a four gun external pack. It could step in to do the ground attack fighters role, provided air superiority had been achieved.

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Congo Bomber IF898
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Congo Bomber IF898

A B(I)58 belonging to the IAF Contingent of ONUC, the UN Force in Congo. IF898 proudly carries the emblem of the "Tuskers" on the forward fuselage. The aircraft was hit by small arms fire during one of the sorties - with slight damage to the co

Date: 10 Sep 07
Views: 724
Serial: IF898
Unit: No.5 Squadron
Copyright: Anandeep Pannu

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Rocket firing over Tilpat
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Rocket firing over Tilpat

A Canberra B(I)58 unleashes rockets from the two wing mounted pods over the Tilpat range.

Date: 10 Sep 07
Views: 614
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Congo Bomber IF908
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Congo Bomber IF908

IF908 was another B(I)58 that formed part of the IAF contingent with the UN force in Congo.

Date: 10 Sep 07
Views: 631
Serial: IF908
Unit: No.5 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Mk66 Bomber Intruder F1020
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Mk66 Bomber Intruder F1020

F1020 is the Bomber Intruder version designated as the Mk.66. The aircraft was lost in 1989 in an accident at Lohegaon

Date: 10 Sep 07
Views: 583
Serial: F1020
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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The twin seat trainer! T.4 Q496
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The twin seat trainer! T.4 Q496

A rare period photograph of a Trainer variant. Q496 is one of the three trainer variant ordered just before the 1965 War.

Date: 10 Sep 07
Views: 565
Serial: Q496
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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B(I)66 F1028 over the english channel
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B(I)66 F1028 over the english channel

B(I)66 F1028 making a pre delivery flight over the English Channel.

Date: 10 Sep 07
Views: 646
Serial: F1028
Copyright: British AeroSpace

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Canberras retire after 50 Years of Service
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Canberras retire after 50 Years of Service

by Shiv Aroor - The Indian Air Force phased out its Canberra aircraft after fifty years of its glorious service. The phasing out ceremony was held at Air Force Station Agra and was presided over by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Mshl FH Major

Date: 06 Jun 07

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Surprise visitor at Yelahanka
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Surprise visitor at Yelahanka

Canberra IP990 making its last public appearance when it landed in at Yelahanka in 2005 for the Aero India show.

Date: 20 Jan 07
Views: 866
Serial: IP990
Unit: No.106 Squadron
Copyright: Simon Watson

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Target Tug Canberra B(I)58
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Target Tug Canberra B(I)58

Canberra B(I).58 [IF922] in a target tug role. The aircraft was operated by No.1 Target Tug Unit and is painted in a dayglow orange with yellow and black stripes on the undersurface.

Date: 11 Feb 06
Views: 946
Serial: IF922
Unit: No.1 Target Tug Unit
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Mk.66 over the English Country side
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Mk.66 over the English Country side

Canberra B.66 [F1028] on a pre-delivery test flight over the English Country side.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 939
Serial: F1028
Unit: English Electric
Copyright: English Electric

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Canberra PR.57 P1099
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Canberra PR.57 P1099

A photo-recon Canberra PR Mk.57, from No.106 Lynxes Squadron, with a Canberra B(I) Mk.8 target tug from the No.2 TTU Squadron.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1099
Serial: P1099
Unit: No.106 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Canberras in Color
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Canberras in Color

This photograph is one of the only ones showing the Canberras in Color from the 50s

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 772
Serial: IF910, IF911
Unit: English Electric
Copyright: English Electric

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Pair of Canberras over UK (Pre Delivery)
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Pair of Canberras over UK (Pre Delivery)

This black and white photo shows two Canberra B(I)58s flying over the United Kingdom prior to delivery.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 682
Serial: IF910, IF911
Unit: English Electric
Copyright: English Electric

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Peace Keeper in Congo (ONUC)
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Peace Keeper in Congo (ONUC)

A Canberra B(I)58 of No.5 Tuskers Squadron in the markings of the United Nations during its deployment to Kamina, Congo in December 1961.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 846
Serial: IF961
Unit: No.5 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Mixed formation B.66, T.54 and B(I)58
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Mixed formation B.66, T.54 and B(I)58

A trio of Canberras , with a T4 leading. A B Mk66 F-1021 is the closest to the camera while a B(I)58 is on the farther side.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 963
Serial: F1021
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Trio of Canberra PR.57s
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Trio of Canberra PR.57s

A trio of Canberra PR.57s from the Lynxs in formation.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 683
Serial: P1098, P1099
Unit: No.106 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force (via Anandeep Pannu)

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Attack on Karachi
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Attack on Karachi

An artist's rendition of a pair of Canberra B(I) Mk.58s attacking harbour installations at Karachi, December 1971. The Indian Air Force placed a heavy emphasis on interdiction during the 1971 war, and this proved a successful tactic.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1069
Unit: No.35 Squadron
Copyright: The Encyclopaedia of 20th Century Air Warfare, Chris Bishop

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Diamond Formation of Canberra B(I).58s
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Diamond Formation of Canberra B(I).58s

A diamond formation of four Canberra B(I) Mk.58s.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 840
Copyright: Indian Air Force (via Anandeep Pannu)

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Canberra B.Mk66 F1028 on a delivery flight.
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Canberra B.Mk66 F1028 on a delivery flight.

F1028 is one of the ten B.Mk66s inducted in 1970

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 765
Serial: F1028
Copyright: Simon Watson

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Canberra B.Mk66 F1025
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Canberra B.Mk66 F1025

Canberra F-1025. All the B 66s were operated by No.5 Squadron. This aircraft survived into the late 80s

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 678
Serial: F1025
Copyright: Simon Watson

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Canberra B.66 F1024 was a casuality during the 71 War
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Canberra B.66 F1024 was a casuality during the 71 War

F1024 is a Canberra B66. This aircraft with its three man crew was lost while returning from an operational sortie over Pakistan in Dec 71.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 754
Serial: F1024
Copyright: Simon Watson

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IF976 undergoing maintenance
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IF976 undergoing maintenance

A B(I)58 IF-976 undergoing maintainance. Note the 'Tuskers' Badge on the front fuselage.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 684
Serial: IF976
Unit: No.5 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force (via Anandeep Pannu)

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Classic side view of Canberra B(I)58
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Classic side view of Canberra B(I)58

Canberra B(I)58 IF900 in Camo Scheme and with belly gun pack

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 775
Serial: IF900
Copyright: Simon Watson

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IF984 from the "Rapiers"
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IF984 from the "Rapiers"

Canberra B(I)58 IF984 in Natural Metal finish. Note the 'Rapiers' emblem of No.35 Squadron on the nose.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 780
Serial: IF984
Unit: No.35 Squadron
Copyright: Simon Watson

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Photo Recce Canberra
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Photo Recce Canberra

Canberra PR57 P1099 equipped with the Blister Canopy were procured for the 106SPR Squadron sometime during 1963

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 761
Serial: P1099
Unit: English Electric
Copyright: English Electric

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Photo Recce Canberra onway to India
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Photo Recce Canberra onway to India

P1098 is another PR Canberra bought from the UK as part of a second order of two PR57s. This aircraft still flies with No.106 SR Squadron.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 902
Serial: P1098
Unit: English Electric
Copyright: English Electric

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Canberra B.Mk66 F1022
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Canberra B.Mk66 F1022

About ten Canberra B Mk 66 were procured as attrition replacements in 1970. These were numbered F1020 to F1029.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 661
Serial: F1022
Copyright: Simon Watson

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Canberra B(I)58 BF600 in Natural Metal finish
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Canberra B(I)58 BF600 in Natural Metal finish

Canberra B(I)58 BF600 in Natural Metal finish. This Canberra belongs to the No.5 Tuskers Squadron

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 964
Serial: BF600
Unit: No.5 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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