Handley Page Victor K.2/SR.2 DEUThe 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 Britains 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 RAFs requirements for
The planes wore distinctive yellow borders around the American stars on the fuselage and wings
Built around the chassis of the Austin K30 light truck
The Stuka also saw service with the air forces of Italy
but until the end of the war their production was maintained and they were also used in combat
and a bigger load area compared to the Chevrolet trucks
The engine was originally equipped with a turbo-supercharger
There were also some development works to install the blade at the front of the vehicle
they are both instantly recognisable to millions of people
274 Squadron RAF
serving on almost all fronts during the Second World War
the Alvis Stalwart was a capable amphibious 6x6 cargo truck
By the start of the Second World War
