The English Electric Canberra first came into production in the late 1940s. Since then it has played a significant part in world events including the Suez Campaign and the nuclear tests of Operation Grapple. In Canberra Boys, Andrew Brookes takes us through its rich history with the help of those who operated this magnificent machine. It includes contributors from its test pilot through to those from various air forces; including the Indian air force who were the third largest operator of the Canberra after the RAF and USAF. As part of the expansion of the RAF's Bomber Command in the 1950s, RAF Binbrook was the first station to house four Canberra squadrons, starting with 101 Squadron in May 1951. Since then the Canberra has developed throughout the 20th century and has served across the world in Europe, South America and South East Asia as a photo—reconnaissance aircraft. Tales in the book include participation in the Sassoon Trophy competition and Exercise Round Trip. Concluding with the Canberra PR9's final RAF flight on 39 Squadron in July 2006, this book provides a detailed and fascinating history of an outstanding aircraft alongside illuminating anecdotes from the men who served with this aircraft. Vulcan To The Sky are restoring Canberra WK163 to flight in 2017/18.
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