Canberra Sets a New Height Record for the RAF in 1955

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Canberra Sets a New Height Record for the RAF in 1955

On 29 August 1955, an English Electric Canberra reached nearly 66,000 feet, reinforcing the aircraft’s reputation as one of the RAF’s most capable early jets.

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On 29 August 1955, an English Electric Canberra reached nearly 66,000 feet, reinforcing the aircraft’s reputation as one of the RAF’s most capable early jets.