{"product_id":"corgi-aviation-archive-english-electric-canberra-b-6-aa34711","title":"Corgi Aviation Archive English Electric Canberra B.6 AA34711","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCorgi Aviation Archive English Electric Canberra B.6 AA34711\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--pattern-grey\" id=\"theModel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--pattern-grey\" id=\"theModel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col@medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the English Electric Canberra entered Royal Air Force service during the spring of 1951, it was unquestionably the most advanced and most capable jet-powered bomber aircraft the world had ever seen. While it wasn’t integrated enough to see service during the Korean War, the conflict did see production of the Canberra accelerate significantly, with the jet designated a ‘super priority’ type. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Suez Crisis of 1956 saw RAF Canberra units finally able to show what they could do in an offensive capacity, with five Canberra units allocated to operations against Egyptian forces. The jets of RAF No.139 Squadron from Binbrook were deployed to RAF Nicosia, and were assigned to fly target-marking missions for other Canberra bombers flying from Malta behind them, using a combination of Target Indicator incendiaries and 1000lb bombs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 3rd November 1956, Wing Commander Paul Mallorie led No.139 Squadron against the Egyptian airfield at Luxor and the Soviet-made Il-28 ‘Beagle’ bombers based there. Once the targets had been illuminated, the Canberras were to return to make their own bombing strike against the airfield. With smoke covering the site and with light fading fast, Mallorie led his squadron in an audacious dive-bombing attack against the parked Egyptian bombers, to devastating effect. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Operation Musketeer Canberras of RAF No.139 Squadron were arguably the most colourfully presented aircraft to take part in this controversial period in British history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis die-cast model replica of the English Electric Canberra B.6 is perfect for aviation enthusiasts, offering a highly detailed, authentic display piece for your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--40\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--default\" id=\"whatsInside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--2-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item wysiwyg\"\u003eDie-Cast Model with Display Stand\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57955416998269,"sku":"AA34711","price":152.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0419\/5696\/6563\/files\/aa34711_1_4ff33d5c-e3f2-4ff7-ad9f-e33bc11755e8.jpg?v=1774089832","url":"https:\/\/www.chestermodelcentre.com\/products\/corgi-aviation-archive-english-electric-canberra-b-6-aa34711","provider":"Chester Model Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}