RAF's Canberra PR9 Photo-Recon Aircraft Retired

The British Royal Air Force's Canberra PR9 photo-reconnaissance aircraft, in use by the RAF for 55 years, ended operational service June 22. The type has been used in recent operations in Afghanistan. Its withdrawal leaves the RAF with a recon capability gap. In the longer term, the Dabinett effort...

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