13/08/2024
English Electirc Canberra WJ992 in good condition perfect for restoration projects. The cockpit is complete with frames but missing instruments and ejection seats. The airframe is ideal for restoration projects and is easily movable. For further details and enquiries please contact the Aviation Emporium at: [email protected]
Originally built as a B.2 and was awaiting collection in October 1953. Taken onto the RAF's charge, she was issued to 76 Sqd at RAF Wittering where she flew as a B.2 until it was converted to T.4 configuration just before she left the RAF. Removed from RAF charge in January 1957, WJ992, now as a T.4 was transferred to the Blind Landing Experimental Unit (BLEU) at Martlesham Heath. She flew these trials for several years until September 1962 when she was transferred to Pershore (RRE) for crew training. After 15 years, WJ992 was the last Canberra to leave Pershore when, on 1 November 1977, she was flown back to RAE Bedford to join the Aerospace Research Squadron. At some point during the final years she received the Rasberry Ripple colour scheme when based at Hurn Airport for Flight Refuelling tests. WJ992 retired at Hurn in the 1990s. Sadly the airframe was placed on the fire dump and was abandoned for several years, slowly being reclaimed by nature. In early 2021, the cockpit section was recovered by GJD Services.
