The Handley Page Victor: The History and Development of a Classic Jet - Hardcover

Brooks, Roger

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1844154114 ISBN 13: 9781844154111

Publisher: Pen & Sword Aviation, 2006

Synopsis

The Handley Page Victor was the longest serving V-Bomber with the RAF. It was conceived in 1945 and after much research and development the Mk 1 entered service in the late 1950s to become part of the UK's nuclear deterrent force. It could fly faster, higher and further than any comparable aircraft of that era. It boasted a unique crescent wing shape and was the most handsome of the three types of V bomber. It was later extensively modified to become the RAF's main tanker aircraft for in-flight refuelling and served in that role from 1965 until 1993. This is the most authoritative reference to the aircraft yet to be published. Commencing with the first design trials and test flights, each chapter includes personnel recollections from pilots and design staff, and is solidly based on official government and company reports, many of which are included. The text explains the introduction and operation once it was in RAF service and explains the various roles that it undertook and the many experiments and trials that took place to perfect the various systems required for these roles. The Mk 2 was a much improved model and many were adapted for tanker duties. All is fully explained with copious diagrams and rarely seen photographs. Lengthy appendices detail Aircraft Accident Reports and other unique information that has never been published.This is the ultimate reference book on this famous and much-loved aircraft.7 Colour Profiles by David Windle, 22 Colour Photographs, 170 Mono Photographs and 66 Diagrams

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Synopsis

The Handley Page Victor was the longest serving V-Bomber to serve with the RAF. This book explains the introduction and operation once it was in service and explains the nuclear weapons role and the many experiments that took place to perfect the weapon systems.

From the Inside Flap

Roger Brooks RAF service covered 23 years, culminating in employment as an Aircraft Servicing Chief (Crew Chief) on the Mk.1 and 2 variants of the Handley Page Victor. He has distilled much of his vast knowledge of the aircraft into this volume. His experience as a Crew Chief for the aircraft (still continuing with XL231 Lusty Lindy operating at Elvington) is very evident in the scope and detail of the data presented.
Since 1975 he has been involved in aircraft restoration and conservation as well as the air display field. He is a member of the Royal Aeronautical Society and past Chairman of the Handley Page Association. He also operated a part time consultancy specialising in Aviation Events, Preservation and Air Show Flight Line Operations, as well as operating his own team at major air shows such as Duxford 1978-1992, Fighter Meet 1983-1997 and The Great Warbirds 1982-1985.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pen & Sword Aviation
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1844154114
• ISBN 13: 9781844154111
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256