Tag: bomber

  • English Electric Canberra

    English Electric Canberra
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    English Electric Canberra South Australian Aviation Museum September 2025 English Electric Canberra B.2 — WK165 Built by AVRO at Woodford, UK, in February 1955 and delivered to the RAF in March 1955 English Electric Canberra B.2 WK165 subsequently transferred to the RAAF. In March 1956, it transferred to WRE Edinburgh Field for the Air Trials Read more

  • North American B-25 Mitchell Nose Art Page 1

    North American B-25 Mitchell Nose Art Page 1

    North American B-25 Mitchell Nose Art Early Briefing Eatin’ Kitty North American B 25H Mitchell s/n 43 4909 Eatin’ Kitty of the 12th Air Force 12th Bomb Group 82nd Bomb Squadron 44 Eatin’ Kitty Oct 1943 Mexican Spitfire North American B-25D-20 Mitchell “Mexican Spitfire” Serial Number 41-30592 of the 5th Air Force, 345th BG, 500th Read more

  • Junkers Ju 86 in German Service

    Junkers Ju 86 in German Service

    Junkers Ju 86 in German Service Designed as both a bomber for the Luftwaffe and transport for Luft Hansa, the Junkers Ju 86 first flew on 4 November 1934. Four Ju 86D bombers were sent to Spain during the Civil War, where it was found that the diesel engines could not withstand rough treatment during Read more