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Handley Page Victor K.2

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1960-NOV 1993, Cosford, Hangar Four, 1995/1001/A

The Handley Page Victor was a British strategic bomber developed and produced by the Handley Page Aircraft Company to carry Britain's nuclear deterrent during the Cold War. However, it's most significant operational role came as an in-flight refueling tanker later in its service history.

Front view of Handley Page Victor from above., © RAF Museum

Handley Page Victor K.2, Cockpit Section

Aircraft & Exhibits, MAR 1963-DEC 1993, London, Hangar Five, 1996/0166/A

This aircraft was built as a bomber in 1960, but was modified for the reconnaissance role in 1965, before being converted into a tanker in 1978. In this new role, it took part in both the Falklands Conflict and the Gulf War before being retired in 1993.

Handley Page Victor K Mk2 cockpit section interior., (C) RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / RAF Museum/ Iain Duncan

Hawker-Siddeley Harrier GR.3

Aircraft & Exhibits, FEB 1982-DEC 1991, In Storage, 1994/1342/A

This Harrier was first stationed in West Germany during the Cold War to deter invasion by the Soviet Union. In 1982 it was serving with No. 4 Squadron in Gütersloh but was sent to the Falkland Islands to reinforce the British task force.

Starboard side view of a Harrier GR.3 on a white background., © RAF Museum

Souvenir Badge of the Falklands Conflict

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 83/C/393

The British overseas territory of the Falkland Islands was invaded by Argentine forces on 2 April 1982. A Royal Navy task force was despatched with ground troops to retake the Islands and the Argentine surrender was accepted on 14 June. The RAF executed five long-range bombing operations against Stanley airfield and anti-aircraft installations, operating from Ascension Island. Avro Vulcan XM598, on display in the Cold War exhibition, was one of the aircraft designated for these operations.

Circular shocking pink badge inscribed Task Force Victory above, and We're Proud of You, below a Harrier GR 3, © RAF Museum

RAF, Mk. 10, Immersion Suit worn by Gp Capt Bob Iveson, 1982

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Six, 1993/0606/U

Immersion suits are worn by pilots in case they have to eject over water. Bob Iveson wore this Immersion Suit when flying Hawker-Siddeley Harriers during the Falklands Conflict, 1982.

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Boeing-Vertol Chinook HC.6A ZA718 Bravo November

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X008-0998

This Chinook, known as Bravo November, is the RAF’s most famous helicopter. As one of the first Chinooks ordered by the RAF in 1978, she has participated in most major conflicts of the last four decades. Four of her pilots have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for actions while at the controls of this aircraft.

Starboard side view of Boeing Chinook on a white background., © RAF Museum