{"product_id":"9781783460182","title":"Handley Page Victor - Volume 2: The Mark 2 and Comprehensive Appendices and Accident Analysis for all Marks.","description":"The first volume of Roger Brooks’ detailed reference to the Victor covers the conception, design and test-flying of the prototype HP 80 and then the production and operation of the Mark 1 in its many roles. This second volume completes the history of the aircraft by describing the improved Mark 2 that was primarily conceived to carry Britain’s Blue Steel nuclear deterrent. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe aircraft was to be re-engined with the Rolls-Royce Conway and the enlargement of the air intakes in the wing are one of the more noticeable external differences on these models. When the V-Bomber Force lost its primary raison d’etre as the delivery vehicle for the nuclear deterrent, the Victors were adapted for the air-to-air refueling tanker role, a task they successfully carried out until their airframe life was exhausted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis volume also includes lengthy appendices on all Marks that include a mass of detailed historical information, the testing of many new systems, modifications throughout service life, the author’s first-hand experiences as a Victor crew chief, operational records and a complete list of all Victor accidents with a detailed analysis and official reports.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Pen and Sword","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47140131930352,"sku":"9781783460182","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781783460182_p0.jpg?v=1769892414","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781783460182","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}