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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Handley Page Victor: 70 Years Since the Flight of the Victor Prototype

Handley Page Victor: 70 Years Since the Flight of the Victor Prototype

Allett, Tom

Paperback

Air Combat

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ISBN10: 1802824553
ISBN13: 9781802824551
Publisher: Key Publishing Bookazines
Published: Jun 30 2023
Pages: 116
Language: English
From any viewpoint, the Handley Page Victor is an impressive machine. Despite its late 1940s design, the powerful jet's striking features make it look 'futuristic' even today. Like its V-Bomber sisters, the Valiant and the Vulcan, it was born out of urgent necessity, initially sharing the responsibility of maintaining Britain's nuclear deterrent in a world armed with previously unimaginable destructive power. Following task changes that led it to serve in strategic reconnaissance and air tanker roles, it clocked-up 35 years of service, earning its place in history as the longest serving V-Bomber type. That its development and remarkable operational performance were achieved in an era of post-war austerity is a tribute to the British aircraft industry of the day.

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