317K views · 6.8K reactions | The English Electric Canberra was the jet bomber that rewrote the rules of modern air power. Entering service in 1951, it was the Royal Air Force’s very first jet-powered bomber, a bold leap forward from the prop-driven Lancasters and Halifaxes of World War II. #ww2 #Aviation #aircraft #military | Jets 'n' Props | Facebook

The English Electric Canberra was a pioneering British jet-powered medium bomber, notable for its versatility, performance, and longevity in service This aircraft can be found at Solway aviation Museum | AvPay.aero

The English Electric Canberra was the RAF’s first jet-powered bomber, entering service in 1951 and quickly earning a reputation for speed, altitude, and versatility. Capable of flying higher than any contemporary fighter at the time, it set multiple world records and served with over a dozen air forces worldwide. Used for bombing, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare, the Canberra remained in operational use for decades — with some variants flying into the 2000s. Sleek, powerful, and adaptable