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RAF - English Electric - Shorts Canberra PR. 9 XH131
Royal Air Force - English Electric- Shorts Canberra PR.9 XH131 AF of No.39 Squadron at RAF Marham. Date: circa 1993
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© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans
1993 Canberra Electric Marham Shorts Squadron
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Bring a piece of aviation history into your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the iconic Royal Air Force English Electric-Shorts Canberra PR.9 XH131 of No.39 Squadron. Captured in stunning detail from the Mary Evans Picture Library, this mug showcases the distinctive markings and sleek design of this legendary aircraft, which served in the RAF from the 1950s to the 2000s. Each mug is expertly printed with high-quality, vibrant images that are sure to bring a smile to any aviation enthusiast's face. Perfect for sipping your favorite hot beverage, this mug makes a thoughtful gift for aviation lovers and collectors alike.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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This photograph captures the sleek and powerful form of the RAF's English Electric-Shorts Canberra PR.9 XH131, a jet reconnaissance aircraft that was a mainstay of the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Cold War era and beyond. The image was taken at RAF Marham, circa 1993, where No. 39 Squadron was based. The Canberra PR.9 was a variant of the Canberra bomber, which was originally designed and manufactured by English Electric and later modified by Shorts Brothers for the reconnaissance role. The Canberra PR.9 was equipped with advanced cameras and sensors, enabling it to gather intelligence and imagery over enemy territory. Its distinctive shape, with its swept-wing design and tailfin, made it a formidable presence in the skies. The aircraft's long service life is a testament to its durability and versatility, serving with the RAF from the late 1950s until its retirement in 2006. This photograph captures the Canberra PR.9 XH131 of No. 39 Squadron in its final years of service. The aircraft's weathered exterior and the faded markings on its fuselage are a reminder of the many missions it had flown and the history it had been a part of. The image also conveys a sense of nostalgia, as the Canberra PR.9 was one of the last propeller-less reconnaissance aircraft to serve in the RAF. Today, it remains an important part of aviation history, and this photograph is a testament to its enduring legacy.
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