English Electic Canberra B (I) 8
Kit Facts
- First issued
- 2009
- First catalogue reference
- A05038 in 2008 Edition
- Box Type 16 artist
- Adam Tooby
Description
The B(I)8 was introduced to fill the role of a night-intruder bomber/interdictor flying low-level missions in the European theatre. In the bomber role, the B(I)8 only served with the RAF's Strike Squadrons in Germany. In its bomber configuration, this Canberra mark was part of the UK's Nuclear Strike Force and carried a US made weapon (Project E).
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 5 |
|---|---|
| First Issued | 2009 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2008 Edition | A05038 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2009 Edition | A05038 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2010 Edition | A05038 |
| Artist on Box Type 16 | Adam Tooby |
