Canberra over Cranwell.

[BluntM8]

Hey,

At 1917 tonight ( I know because I missed wheels to Sleaford by 2 mins!) a Cranberry over flew Cwl, heading north at about 1500 - 2000 ft. I guess he was heading to Waddo for the airshow. My question is was it an RAF ac, or on on the civi register, since I thought we'd retired them all?

Blunty

[Magic Mushroom]

Most likely en route to Waddo for this years airshow/sychronised swimming.

[Release-Authorised]

Its sitting (swimming) on the tarmac on the far side of Waddington Airfield. Can't make out the markings for you though so can't tell who owns it.

['Chuffer' Dandridge]

Air Atlantique's B.6 G-BVWC

http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1106402/L/

[scorpion63]

T'was indeed Classic Aviation's Canberra B2/6 operated by Air Atlantique's Classic Flight, it's stuck at Waddington waiting for a break in the weather for us to fly it back to Coventry, VFR only on ex military aircraft, we were trying for today but beaten by the rain again.

[BluntM8]

Thank you very much. I've been lucky enough to be various places over the last couple of years to see the Canberra (military) swan-song. Can't express my admiration enough!

Thanks again, long may she fly on the civi register.

Blunty