The Avro Heritage Museum Podcast

Author: Avro Heritage Museum

Interviews with those who flew the iconic Avro aircraft and those who worked on them. The Avro Heritage Museum preserves for future generations the legacy of British aviation pioneer Sir Alliott Verdon-Roe and the aircraft manufacturing company he founded, A.V. Roe and Co (Avro). Sited on the former Woodford Aerodrome, the Museum's mission is to keep alive North West England's proud aviation history.
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A Canberra Pilot remembers his RAF Days
Episode 55
Saturday, 14 February, 2026

In this exciting second episode of our three-part series, we continue our conversation with Canberra pilot Mike Fazakerley. Mike shares his deep connection with the English Electric Canberra Whiskey Kilo 118 and recounts his journey from childhood fascination with aviation to his RAF career. Discover the remarkable history of the Canberra, its role during the Cold War, and Mike's personal experiences flying this iconic aircraft. Join us as we explore the cockpit, the unique features of the Canberra, and the memories that come flooding back for Mike as he revisits his past.