The Handley Page Victor is a British jet-powered strategic bomber developed and produced by Handley Page during the Cold War.It was the third and final V bomber to be operated by the …

The Buccaneer struck the Victor tanker's tailplane causing the tanker to pitch nose down beyond the vertical, and out of control. The pilot Flt Lt Keith Handscombe was able to reach the seat …

A Handley Page – Hawker Siddeley Victor K2 tanker aircraft of No 57 Squadron RAF at Wideawake Airfield, Ascension Island. A detachment of 17 Victor tankers of No 55 Squadron …

Jul 1, 2016 · Just 34 examples of the B.Mk 2 model were produced. These were followed up by the Victor B.Mk 2(RS) model which featured more powerful engines up to 20,600lbf. …

The Victor tanker has a five man crew; pilot, Co pilot. refuelling operator, plotting officer, and air electronics officer. The pilots' jobs are about the same as for our tankers except that alternator …

Nov 9, 2019 · The aircraft we are presenting today has not only served as the bombing aircraft but also as a reconnaissance and an aerial refueling tanker. The name of this aircraft is Handley …

Apr 13, 2020 · On display here at the Museum is a Mark 17B HDU as fitted in Victor Tankers and a typical underwing pod. Type History Flight Refuelling developed a Hose and Drum Unit …

Originally built as a B1 model, this Victor first flew in November 1959, and just six years later, Handley Page converted the aircraft into a two-point tanker BK model. Only six of these …

Feb 12, 2023 · A British Royal Air Force BK Mark 2 Victor tanker aircraft sits at Jubail Naval Airport following Operation Desert Storm 1991. It was widely regarded as one of the most …