THE CLEANEST and probably the fastest bomber aircraft in the world the English Electric Company's Canberra 8.1., Britain’s first all-jet bomber. Wing and tail surfaces are of remarkably low aspect ratio, and a dihedral tailplane is fitted. The aircraft is powered by two Rolls Royce AVON turbojets. The broad bubble canopy is unique among British aircraft.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23091, 2 November 1949, Page 4
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56THE CLEANEST and probably the fastest bomber aircraft in the world the English Electric Company's Canberra B.1., Britain’s first all-jet bomber. Wing and tail surfaces are of remarkably low aspect ratio, and a dihedral tailplane is fitted. The aircraft is powered by two Rolls Royce AVON turbojets. The broad bubble canopy is unique among British aircraft. Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23091, 2 November 1949, Page 4
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