| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XH672 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Handley Page HP-80 Victor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Handley Page HP-80 Victor |
| Aircraft Version: | Handley Page HP-80 Victor K2 |
| C/n (msn): | HP80/57 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | CosfordMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGWC IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 21 May 2012 |
| Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
| Photo ID: | 851288 |
| Photo Comment |
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On display at RAFM Cosford. This aircraft did test work with RR Conway engines, which were physically larger than the proposed Sapphire engines, after which it was used for autopilot trials. It was the last of the B.2 Victors to be converted to K.2 standard, going to No. 57 Sqn at RAF Marham. It took part in Ops Black Buck and as "Maid Marian" in the Gulf War with No. 55 Sqn, providing refuelling support for Tornados, Buccaneers, Jaguars and other Coalition aircraft. The ram air inlet for flight controls is positioned under the pitot tube and nostril air intakes are for air-conditioning. This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 30 September 2025, and has since been viewed 40 times. |