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Victor B.2 Strategic Reconnaissance
Nine B.2 aircraft were converted for strategic reconnaissance purposes to replace Valiants withdrawn due to wing fatigue.
They received cameras, a bomb bay mounted radar mapping system and wing top sniffers to detect particles released from [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].
Nine B.2 aircraft were converted for strategic reconnaissance purposes to replace Valiants withdrawn due to wing fatigue.
They received cameras, a bomb bay mounted radar mapping system and wing top sniffers to detect particles released from [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].
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Victor tankers
The withdrawal of the Valiant fleet left the RAF with a shortfall in front line tanker aircraft, so the B.1/1A aircraft, now judged to be obsolescent in the strike role, were refitted for this duty.
Six B.1A aircraft received a two point system with a hose and drogue system carried under each wing as B.1A (K2P).
Fourteen further B.1A and 11 B.1 were given a more thorough conversion, receiving bomb bay fuel tanks and a centreline dispenser unit as three point tankers, the K.1A/K.1 respectively.
The withdrawal of the Valiant fleet left the RAF with a shortfall in front line tanker aircraft, so the B.1/1A aircraft, now judged to be obsolescent in the strike role, were refitted for this duty.
Six B.1A aircraft received a two point system with a hose and drogue system carried under each wing as B.1A (K2P).
Fourteen further B.1A and 11 B.1 were given a more thorough conversion, receiving bomb bay fuel tanks and a centreline dispenser unit as three point tankers, the K.1A/K.1 respectively.
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The remaining B.2 aircraft were not as suited to the low level strike mission as the Vulcan with its strong delta wing.
This, combined with the switch of the nuclear deterrent from the RAF to the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] (with the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien]) meant that the Victor was now surplus to requirements.
This, combined with the switch of the nuclear deterrent from the RAF to the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] (with the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien]) meant that the Victor was now surplus to requirements.
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Hence, 24 B.2 were modified to K.2 standard. Similar to the K.1/1A conversions, the wing was trimmed to reduce stress and had the nose glazing plated over.
The glazing was reintroduced, on some aircraft, for reconnaissance missions during the Falklands war.
The K.2 could carry 91,000 lb (41,000 kg) of fuel. It served in the tanker role until withdrawn in October 1993.
The glazing was reintroduced, on some aircraft, for reconnaissance missions during the Falklands war.
The K.2 could carry 91,000 lb (41,000 kg) of fuel. It served in the tanker role until withdrawn in October 1993.
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Operational history
The Victor was the last of the V bombers to enter service and the last to retire, nine years after the last Vulcan (although the Vulcan survived longer in its original role as a bomber).
The Victor was the last of the V bombers to enter service and the last to retire, nine years after the last Vulcan (although the Vulcan survived longer in its original role as a bomber).
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It saw service in the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] and [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] as an [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].
During the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], two B.1A aircraft flew the Victor's only offensive mission.
During the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], two B.1A aircraft flew the Victor's only offensive mission.
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Victor B.1A (K.2P)
2 point in-flight refuelling tanker retaining bomber capability, six converted.
2 point in-flight refuelling tanker retaining bomber capability, six converted.
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Victor BK.1
3 point in-flight refuelling tanker (renamed K.1 after bombing capability removed), 11 converted.
3 point in-flight refuelling tanker (renamed K.1 after bombing capability removed), 11 converted.
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Victor BK.1A
3 point in-flight refuelling tanker (renamed K.1A as for K.1), 14 converted.
3 point in-flight refuelling tanker (renamed K.1A as for K.1), 14 converted.
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