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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.
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.
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.
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- Corporate, 1982
- Cyprus, Invasion of, 1974 [1]
- Daily Mail Transatlantic Air Race, 1969 [1]
- Goose Green, Battle of, 1982 [1]
- Kuwait City, Invasion of, 1990 [1]
- Port Stanley airfield attacks, 1982 [1]
- San Carlos, Battle of, 1982 [1]