Ref: AM1415
Created: 07/30/2007
HU-16E "ALBATROS" US COAST GUARDS
Description: First prototype of this amphibious airplane rose into the air on October 1947. After test program, US Navy has adopted new hydroplane. First serial was produced by Grumman company in june of 1949. It was actively used during Korean and Vietnam wars where crews managed to save life of 229 pilots. Finally HU-16E last version was used during the 80’s by US Coast Guards.
Ref: AM1418
Created: 07/30/2007
CC-115 (DHC-5) "BUFFALO" CANADIAN RESCUE
Description: De Havilland Canada developped the "Buffalo" on the basis of DHC-4 "Caribou". First flight in 1964. It saw service in the USAF, Royal Canadian Air Force and also Cameroon, Ecuador or Egypt.
Description: Post war modification of the famous British bomber, it was Initially known as MR for maritime reconnaissance work, the designation was later changed to MP for maritime patrol duties. Here under Canadian service.
Ref: AM1428
Created: 06/23/2010
ENGLISH ELECTRIC CANBERRA B Mk-20/Mk-62
Description: The English Electric Canberra is a first-generation jet-powered light bomber manufactured in large numbers through the 1950s. It proved to be highly adaptable, serving in such varied roles for tactical bombing, photographic, electronic, and meteorological reconnaissance. The Canberra remained in service with the Royal Air Force until 23 June 2006, 57 years after its first flight.
The Canberra could fly at a higher altitude than any other bomber through the 1950s and set a world altitude record of 70,310 ft (21,430m) in 1957.