Registration / Serial:XL165
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-80 Victor
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-80 Victor
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-80 Victor SR2
C/n (msn):HP80/68
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:543 Sqn
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1973
Photo Date:15 September 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21927Submit Correction
View count: 900
The recce version of the Victor was said to be good for altitudes approaching 70,000 feet. From 1965 nine were converted from B.2s with cameras and powerful photoflash gear in the bomb bay and were sometimes referred to as B(SR).2s. Note the large drag-reducing fairings known as Whitecombe Pods or Krucheman Carrots on the wings, which doubled up as useful space for defensive ECM equipment. Served with 543 Sqdn till 1974 when three were again converted (to K.2); this one was scrapped at St Athan 12.91
Registration / Serial:XL165
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-80 Victor SR2
C/n (msn):HP80/68
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 September 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XL165
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-80 Victor
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-80 Victor
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-80 Victor SR2
C/n (msn):HP80/68
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:543 Sqn
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1973
Photo Date:15 September 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21927Submit Correction
View count: 900
The recce version of the Victor was said to be good for altitudes approaching 70,000 feet. From 1965 nine were converted from B.2s with cameras and powerful photoflash gear in the bomb bay and were sometimes referred to as B(SR).2s. Note the large drag-reducing fairings known as Whitecombe Pods or Krucheman Carrots on the wings, which doubled up as useful space for defensive ECM equipment. Served with 543 Sqdn till 1974 when three were again converted (to K.2); this one was scrapped at St Athan 12.91
Registration / Serial:XL165
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-80 Victor SR2
C/n (msn):HP80/68
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 September 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact