English Electric Canberra B(1)8 (RAF Laarbruch 1972) (1:72 scale by Corgi AA34708)
The B(I)8 Canberra (the "I" stands for "Interdictor") lost the one-piece "glasshouse" bubble canopy so "loved" by aircrews and sported instead a fighter type canopy. This was offset from the aircraft's centreline giving the B(I)8 a very distinctive profile shared by the photo-reconn variant, the PR-9, (and of course the Sea Vixen). In June 1972, 16 Sqn (RAF Laarbruch) finally turned-in the last RAF B(I)8 Canberra after a squadron ownership of 14 years! 3 Sqn's B(I)8s (RAF Geilenkirchen) went in January of the same year after flying with the squadron for 11 years. 14 Sqn (RAF Wildenrath) had lost their B(I)8s in June 1970 after 8 years with the Night Intruder.
This model comes with attachable landing gear and stand.
1:72 scale (approx. 27cm wingspan) - made by Corgi.
Limited edition of 1300 pieces worldwide complete with numbered certificate.
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