Airfix Handley Page Victor K.2/SR.2 (1:72)

Handley Page Victor K.2/SR.2

The Handley Page (HP) Victor was a jet-powered, strategic bomber which, alongside the other ‘V’ bombers, the Avro Vulcan and Vickers Valliant, formed an essential part of Britain’s nuclear deterrent during the early part of the Cold War. The Victor was designed to carry out long-range, low-altitude attacks, but was later relegated to an aerial refuelling role when it was no longer deemed effective as a strategic bomber. 

Subject to RAF’s requirements for greater tactical manoeuvrability and a higher ceiling, the B.2 variant with more powerful Rolls Royce Conway engines was developed in 1959. Thirty-four were produced and several were later converted for reconnaissance and aerial refuelling purposes. Two RAF squadrons formed on the B.2 after it entered service in 1962, but it was soon succeeded by the B.2R, a conversion which allowed them to carry ‘Blue Steel’ nuclear missiles in addition to free-fall nuclear payloads. Following the introduction of submarine-launched Polaris missiles in 1969, the Victor was gradually relieved of its role as a nuclear deterrent.

This Kit Includes the Gulf War Desert Scheme 'Lusty Lindy', The Real 'Lusty Lindy' is Preserved locally at the Elvington Air Museum!

- Plastic Kit Requires Glue & Paint to Complete

- 257 Pieces

- 2 Scheme Options

- Skill Level 3

- 508mm Wingspan

- 1:72 Scale

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