1953 Press Photo British Canberra Jet Bomber Pilot W. F. Gibb Sets Record

British Canberra Jet Bomber Sets Up New World Altitude Record Of Over Twelve Miles: It has just been officially announced that the British Canberra Jet Bomber, powered by two Bristol Olympus Turbo-jet engines, and piloted by ~ing Commander W.F. Gibb D.S.O., D.F.C. - on May 4th. set up a new world altitude record for Class C. aeroplanes. Observed by officials of the Royal Aero Club and the Federation Aeronatatique Internationals - the Olymp~s-Canberre took of from Filton Aerodrome and 14.32 hrs. and landed again at 15.33 hrs after creating a new record of over 12 miles in height. Photo shows Seated in the cockpit of the Olympus-Canberra - ~ing Commander W.F. Gibb D.S.O., D.F.C. creator of the new record.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 5-8-1953.

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