English Electric Canberra A.1 prototype VN799
English Electric first Canberra prototype, A.1 serial VN799, was assembled at Warton and flown by chief test pilot Roland Beamont on 13 May 1949. It was the first aircraft of the family to take flight and the development article for later bomber and reconnaissance marks.
Identity
- Aliases
- VN799Canberra A.1first Canberra prototypeCanberra B.1 prototype
- Name
- English Electric Canberra A.1 prototype VN799
- Status
- unknown
Details
- Description
- English Electric first Canberra prototype, A.1 serial VN799, was assembled at Warton and flown by chief test pilot Roland Beamont on 13 May 1949. It was the first aircraft of the family to take flight and the development article for later bomber and reconnaissance marks.
- First Flight Date
- 1949-05-13
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- August 5, 2026 at 00:59:05 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 5, 2026 at 00:59:05 UTC
Other
- Serial Number
- VN799
- Vehicle Code
- VN799