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Handley Page Victor K2. The Mighty Victor . A Victor K2 landing on a wet runway with its massive brake parachute streamed.
A handful of the signed and numbered prints are signed by TEN distinguished Victor pilots and commanders including two Marshals of the Royal Air Force: MRAF Sir Michael Beetham, commanding officer of the first Victor AAR Squadron and the man behind the BLACK BUCK missions; MRAF Lord Craig; Gp Capt Ken Hubbard, the H-Bomb dropper; Sqn Ldr Bob Tuxford and Sqn Ldr Dick Russel, Victor tanker captain and Vulcan receiver XM607, Operation BLACK BUCK 1, plus five more BLACK BUCK veterans.
We also have a few artist’s proofs signed by Sqn Ldr Bob Tuxford and Sqn Ldr Dick Russel, Victor tanker captain and Vulcan receiver XM607, Operation BLACK BUCK 1, plus five other BLACK BUCK veterans. If you have read the book VULCAN 607 you will want one of these multi-signed prints.
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Additional signatures on a few S/N prints and artist’s proofs:
The Handley Page Victor stands as the third and most technologically advanced of Britain’s legendary V-bombers. Developed during the height of the Cold War, this jet-powered strategic bomber served as a vital component of the United Kingdom’s airborne nuclear deterrent. This limited edition print captures the “Mighty Victor” in its most dramatic form. Specifically, it depicts a Victor K2 landing on a wet runway with its massive brake parachute streamed. Initially entering service in 1958, the Victor outlasted both the Vickers Valiant and the Avro Vulcan in operational RAF service.
While the Victor began its life as a bomber, it found a second, legendary career as an aerial refuelling tanker. Consequently, it played a pivotal role in the famous “Black Buck” raids during the Falklands War. Without the Victor tanker fleet, the Vulcan bombers could never have reached their targets from Ascension Island. This limited edition print is a must-have for history enthusiasts, especially those who have read the book Vulcan 607. If you are building a collection of Cold War icons, explore our full V-bomber print collection.
The Victor transitioned away from the nuclear mission in 1968 after the discovery of fatigue cracks. This occurred because the RAF adopted low-altitude flight profiles to avoid radar interception. Furthermore, the introduction of the Royal Navy’s Polaris missiles shifted the deterrent role to the sea. Subsequently, the RAF repurposed the Victor for strategic reconnaissance and air-to-air refuelling. This limited edition print celebrates the versatility of the crescent-wing design. To see a preserved Victor today, you can visit the Yorkshire Air Museum, where “Lusty Lindy” remains an star attraction.
This edition offers incredible historical value because it features the signatures of ten distinguished Victor pilots and commanders. Moreover, the list includes two Marshals of the Royal Air Force: MRAF Sir Michael Beetham and MRAF Lord Craig. In addition, you will find the signatures of Black Buck veterans like Sqn Ldr Bob Tuxford and Sqn Ldr Dick Russell. Owning a limited edition print with these unique signatures provides a direct link to the brave aircrew who flew these sophisticated machines into the heart of global tensions.
The Victor was the last V-bomber to retire, finally leaving service on 15 October 1993. Indeed, its superior capabilities meant it remained a frontline asset long after its contemporaries had been scrapped. Finally, this artwork uses archival materials to ensure the intricate details of the cockpit and the blurred spray of the wet runway remain vivid for years. Therefore, this limited edition print represents a premier investment for any serious aviation art collector. Shop our gallery today to secure your piece of British aviation history.
| Dimensions | 70 × 50 cm |
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| Print Type | Signed and Numbered, Multi Signed and Numbered, Artists Proof, Multi Signed Artists Proof, Remarque, Multi Signed Remarque, Double Remarque, Canvas Print |
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