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The Handley Page Victor was the longest serving V-Bomber to serve with the RAF. It was conceived in 1945 and after much research and development the Mk 1 entered service in the 1950s to become part of the UK's deterrent force. Its claim was that 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 refueling purposes and served in that role until 1993.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 nuclear weapons role and the many experiments that took place to perfect the weapon systems. The Mk 2 was a much improved model and many were adapted for tanker duties.
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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.
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.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
A very nice read and definitely one for the V-Bomber enthusiast. The books neatly covers all the preliminary designs and concepts right through to the planes first public appearances right up to the late operational days. Having read similar Vulcan books I was worried that this book would not live up to some of the high standards - however this is a good book. Possibly only detraction is a lot of Photostatted manual pages and aerodynamic data that a lot of people just wouldn't enthuse about too much.
Good list of Airframes to include manufacturing data / versions / accidents. Black & White photos as well as colour.
Good list of Airframes to include manufacturing data / versions / accidents. Black & White photos as well as colour.
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A first-class reference for serious aircraft and aviation history buffs.
9 Jun 2007
Royal Air Force veteran Roger R. Brooks presents The Handley Page Victor Volume 1, an in-depth reference, resource, and historical archive of the longest serving V-Bomber aircraft in the RAF, used from 1965 to 1993. Volume One covers the HP 80 Protype and the Mark 1 Series of the Handley Page Victor, and trace all aspects of their creation from concept to flight. At times highly technical in its language, The Handley Page Victor Volume 1 includes numerous reports reprinted in their original typeface, vintage black-and-white photographs, diagrams, insights into unique problems besetting the Handley Page Victor, and much more. A first-class reference for serious aircraft and aviation history buffs.
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This was a surprise. The detail may be a little more than I wanted, but the book was wonderful and answered the questions I had about the plane. The design was so 1950. It looked like a design off a comic book. I love the look. I love the detailed history of the plane and the early pictures. There were a few more detail drawings than I needed, but still a lovely book about a great plane with a longer history than most of that era.
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