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Avon Sabre
The F-86 Sabre was the USAF’s first operational swept-wing fighter. The prototype first flew in 1947 and broke the world speed record with a full combat load; it achieved 1080 Kmh, or 600 Knots.
B-24 Liberator
The Liberator first flew at the beginning of WWII and the last was completed before the end of the war. Yet in that time, 15 major variants totalling over 18,000 were built.
Canberra Bomber
The Canberra’s first public flying display was at Farnborough in September 1949 and it stole the show.
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Avon Sabre
SALUTING THEIR SERVICE The F-86 Sabre was the USAF's first operational swept-wing fighter. The prototype first flew in 1947 and broke the world speed record with a full combat load; it achieved 1080 Kmh, or 600 Knots. Following the decision in February 1951 by the...
B-24 Liberator
SALUTING THEIR SERVICE The Liberator first flew at the beginning of WWII and the last was completed before the end of the war. Yet in that time, 15 major variants totalling over 18,000 were built. The B-24 served in every theatre and was the most important long range...
Canberra Bomber
SALUTING THEIR SERVICE The Canberra's first public flying display was at Farnborough in September 1949 and it stole the show. The aircraft met with immediate success and about 1400 were built in UK, USA and Australia. The Canberra set many speed and performance...