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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
- Port Stanley airfield attacks, 1982 [2]
- Cold War, 1946-1989 [1]
- Daily Mail Transatlantic Air Race, 1969 [1]
- Falklands Conflict, 1982 [1]
- Goose Green, Battle of, 1982 [1]
- Kuwait City, Invasion of, 1990 [1]
- Operation Banner [1]
- San Carlos, Battle of, 1982 [1]