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Corgi Aviation Archive Legends Series AA34705 B-57 Canberra Diecast Model Air Atlantic Historic Flight, Coventry, England, 2004, (B2/6) 1:72 Scale     Length     Width English Electric/Martin B-57 Canberra     11"     11.25" Delivered to the RAF in 19S5, this B.2 went almost immediately to Armstrong Siddeley at Bitteswell for installation of Sapphire Sa 7s and then on to Napier's works at Luton Airport. At Napier's, the Double Scorpion was fitted into the rear of the bomb-bay. This rocket motor was being developed as a power-booster for the English Electric Co's P.1 (the prototype Lightning). In August 1957, WK163 captured the World Altitude Record of 70,310 ft. WK 163 was the first Radar Research Flying Unit Canberra to be handed over to the Royal Aircraft Establishment Bedford in 1976. Canberra B2/6 WK163 was bought at auction in 1994 by Classic Aviation Projects, the brainchild of aviation enthusiasts Peter and Frances Gill, whose sole aim was to preserve an aircraft type that was rapidly disappearing from the skies. This aircraft is preserved by "Classic Aircraft Projects" (Coventry Airport). CAP maintain it in good flying condition and have hangarage for their historic Canberra at Bagington (Coventry Airport) courtesy of Air Atlantique. As a privately-owned aircraft, it is registered G-BVWC, but is allowed to fly under permit in military markings. Corgi Aviation Archive Legends Series The Corgi "Legends" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. Corgi "Legends" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals. Permanently extended landing gear with rotating wheels. Presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Detailed pilot and crew member figures. Authentic ordnance loads complete with placards. [See more Corgi Aviation Archive Legends Series products] English Electric/Martin B-57 Canberra Designed to meet an Air Ministry requirement for for a jet bomber, the Canberra/B57 was first flown on May 13th, 1949. [See more English Electric/Martin B-57 Canberra products]