A less known operator of the B-29 Superfortress was the The Royal Air
Force, which used in all 87 former USAF as a stop-gap measure between
the retirement of the Avro Lincoln and the deployment of the English
Electric Canberra bombers. By acquiring the Boeing bombers, resources
would not have to be diverted from the V-bomber program.The first
Washingtons, as the RAF called the aircraft, arrived to the United
Kigdom in 1950, and they served as long-range nuclear capable bombers in
nine squadrons between 1950 and 1958. The last remaining Washingtons
were used as Electronic Intelligence platforms by 192 Squadron.
Two
Washingtons were transferred to the Royal Australian Air Force in 1952,
where they were used by the RAAF Aeronautical Research and Development
Uni to conduct trials for the United Kingdom's Ministry of Supply. Both
aircraft were retired in 1956 and sold for scrap in 1957.
Boeing B-29 Washington, WF502, Royal Air Force.
Boeing B-29 Washington of 192 Squadron.
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