Description
Victor Farewell – The Story Behind the Print
Victor Farewell captures the unmistakable Handley Page Victor K2 at the end of a wet landing run, its enormous brake parachute streamed behind the aircraft.
The print also has a strong connection with the Victor’s air-to-air refuelling story and Operation Black Buck. Among the additional signatories are senior Victor commanders and aircrew associated with the Falklands long-range missions.
The Victor’s Gulf War Service
The Handley Page Victor K.2 continued to play a vital operational role long after its original V-bomber duties had ended. During the 1990–1991 Gulf War, Victor tankers supported Operation Granby, the British contribution to the coalition campaign against Iraq. Operating in the air-to-air refuelling role, they helped extend the range and endurance of RAF Tornado GR.1 strike aircraft and supported the wider coalition air campaign. This final chapter of the Victor’s operational career demonstrated the aircraft’s adaptability, from strategic bomber to essential tanker support.
A small number of signed and numbered prints carry the signatures of Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Michael Beetham, Marshal of the Royal Air Force Lord Craig and Group Captain Ken Hubbard. Other additional signatures appear on selected signed and numbered prints and artist’s proofs exactly as detailed above.
The distinction between editions is important on this print, so please refer to the signature list above when selecting the available variant.
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