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English Electric Canberra B. 2 WV787
Aeroplane & Armament Experimental Establishment - English Electric Canberra B.2 WV787 (msn 71644), water-spray tanker for icing tests, at RAF Greenham Common on 27 June 1981 for the 1981 International Air Tattoo. The aircraft requiring the test flew behind WV787s water spray bar, seen at the extreme rear of the fuselage, as water was pumped out producing an artificial cloud. Built as a Canberra 8.2, WV787 was a good example of a development aircraft. Initially used as a test-bed for reheated Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire engines, the aircraft was later fitted with a Mk 8 front fuselage and Buccaneer nose radome for use as a radar test-bed. Relegated to Ground instructional use as 8799M, then preserved at Newark Air Museum, Nottinghamshire. Date: 1981
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1. Title: English Electric Canberra B.2 WV787: A Development Aeronautical Marvel at the 1981 International Air Tattoo 2. Description: This photograph showcases the English Electric Canberra B.2 WV787 (msn 71644) during icing tests at RAF Greenham Common on 27 June 1981, for the International Air Tattoo. The Canberra, a development aircraft initially built as a Canberra 8.2, is seen with a water spray tanker at the rear, producing an artificial cloud as water was pumped out to test an aircraft requiring the test. 3. Background: WV787 began its life as a test-bed for reheated Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire engines. Later, it was fitted with a Mk 8 front fuselage and Buccaneer nose radome for use as a radar test-bed. After relegation to ground instructional use as 8799M, it was preserved at Newark Air Museum in Nottinghamshire. 4. Significance: This photograph encapsulates the aeronautical innovation and progress of the English Electric Canberra B.2 WV787. The aircraft's versatility is evident, having served various roles from engine testing to radar testing. The image also highlights the importance of icing tests in aviation, ensuring the safety and efficiency of aircraft in various weather conditions. 5. Keywords: English Electric Canberra, WV787, msn 71644, Aeroplane & Armament Experimental Establishment, water spray tanker, icing tests, RAF Greenham Common, International Air Tattoo, development aircraft, reheated Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire engines, Mk 8 front fuselage, Buccaneer nose radome, ground instructional use, Newark Air Museum, Nottinghamshire, aviation, aeronautical, model, plane, airplane.
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