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The English Electric Canberra first flew on Friday 13 May 1949 and created a sensation by outperforming all contemporary fighters.
It went on to complete more than 50 years’ service with the RAF and is widely regarded as one of the finest designs of all time. Mike Rondot’s Canberra Tribute features the two most popular variants: the ubiquitous Canberra B2 in brilliant sunshine on take-off, and in the background, against a backdrop of storm clouds, the powerful Canberra PR9.
The edition is limited to 300 signed and numbered copies including artists proofs, remarques and Canvas prints.
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English Electric developed the Canberra during the late 1940s as a successor to the legendary de Havilland Mosquito. As the Royal Air Force’s first jet-powered bomber, it entered service in May 1951 and immediately created a sensation. Specifically, the aircraft utilized newly developed jet-propulsion technology to achieve outstanding high-altitude performance and speed. This groundbreaking design is part of our limited edition print portfolio making up our Classic Jets Collection. In addition, you can find further information on the Canberra’s development and operational history on the Thunder & Lightnings Website.
Aviation artist Mike Rondot celebrates one of the finest aircraft designs of all time in this stunning limited edition print. Indeed, the artwork features the two most popular variants of the type. The painting showcases a ubiquitous Canberra B2 taking off in brilliant sunshine, while a powerful PR9 version appears against a backdrop of storm clouds. Every limited edition print in this series of 300 copies commemorates the Canberra’s remarkable 50-year service history with the RAF.
Throughout the 1950s, the Canberra could fly higher than any other aircraft in the world. Despite the rapid advancement of jet interceptors, it established a world altitude record of 70,310 feet in 1957. Consequently, many nations inside and outside the Commonwealth procured the aircraft for their own air forces. Furthermore, the United States licensed the design as the Martin B-57, while Australia produced its own version through Government Aircraft Factories (GAF). This global popularity stems from the aircraft’s ability to evade early jet interceptors through pure performance.
The Canberra proved to be highly adaptable, serving as a tactical nuclear strike aircraft, a bomber, and a reconnaissance platform. Notably, the prototype first flew on May 13, 1949, under the control of legendary test pilot Roland Beamont. Moreover, a few copies of this limited edition print carry the original signature of Beamont himself. These signed copies provide a rare and tangible link to the man who first mastered this sensation-causing jet. As a result, this edition represents a premier investment for serious collectors of British aviation history.
The Canberra served for over half a century, with the RAF finally retiring its last units in June 2006. Finally, three Martin B-57 variants still perform vital work for NASA today, tracking meteorological data and atmospheric re-entry. This limited edition print captures the enduring legacy of a design that outperformed contemporary fighters upon its debut. In fact, the Canberra remains the first jet aircraft to ever complete a nonstop transatlantic flight. Therefore, shop our collection today to secure this masterpiece and celebrate the “finest design of all time.”
| Dimensions | 70 × 50 cm |
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| Print Type | Signed and Numbered, Artists Proof, Remarque, Remarque signed by Roland Beaumont, Double Remarque, Double Remarque signed by Roland Beaumont, Canvas Print |
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