Airfix - Handley Page Victor B.2 - 1:72 (A12008)
Product Code:
A12008
Arguably the most capable of Britain’s Cold War V-Bombers, the Handley Page
Victor is certainly one of the most distinctive jet bombers to ever see
service. With its high mounted T-tail and impressive crescent wing, the
Victor saw service as a conventional bomber, nuclear bomber and finally as
an airborne tanker aircraft, before its eventual retirement in 1993.
Handley Page Victors of Britain’s nuclear deterrent force were finished in
an all over white anti-flash paint scheme, which was intended to afford some
protection to the aircraft and crew in the event of a nuclear detonation –
thankfully, the effectiveness of this system was never called upon. The
final RAF Victors wore a hemp and light aircraft grey scheme, following
their involvement in the Gulf War, in an in-flight re-fuelling capacity.
Scheme A)
– Handley Page Victor B.Mk.2(BS) No.139 Squadron, Royal
Air Force Wittering, England, 1963-64.
Scheme B)
– Handley Page Victor B.Mk.2(BS) Victor Training Flight,
Royal Air Force Wittering, England, 1968.
Model Scale; 1:72 |
Dimensions (mm); L486 x W508 |
Pieces: 228 |
Requires Painting: Yes |
Skill Level: 3 |
Flying Hours: 4 |
Paints Required but not included:
(Scheme A, B) 11,
24, 28, 33, 52, 53, 56, 62, 70, 78, 85, 126, 230, 147,
150 (Scheme B)
163, 166