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Handley Page Victor K. 2 XL164
Royal Air Force - Handley Page Victor K.2 XL164 Saucy Sal of No.55 Squadron, at RAF Marham. Date: circa 1990
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Media ID 21132947
© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans A The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans
1990 Handley Marham Saucy Squadron Victor
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the history of aviation into your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this iconic image of Handley Page Victor K.2 XL164 'Saucy Sal' of No.55 Squadron. Captured by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, this captivating photograph showcases the powerful and distinctive design of the Royal Air Force's Handley Page Victor, circa 1990. Our premium quality canvas prints are expertly crafted to bring out the vibrant colors and intricate details of this classic image, making it a must-have for any aviation enthusiast or art lover's collection.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative photograph, the Handley Page Victor K.2 XL164, affectionately known as "Saucy Sal," taxis on the runway at RAF Marham in the early 1990s. The Royal Air Force (RAF) base in Norfolk, England, was home to No. 55 Squadron, which operated this formidable V-bomber from 1983 until its retirement in 1993. The Handley Page Victor was a versatile and iconic British aircraft, serving the RAF for over four decades. Initially designed as a strategic bomber during the Cold War, it later evolved into an important transport and refueling platform. The K.2 variant, featuring the distinctive hump housing the in-flight refueling probe, is particularly recognizable. As Saucy Sal taxis, the powerful four Rolls-Royce Conway RB183 turboprop engines roar, generating an impressive amount of thrust. The crew, dressed in their flight gear, prepare for the next mission, their focus unwavering as they navigate the aircraft towards the end of the runway. The red, white, and blue roundels and markings of the RAF proudly adorn the wings and fuselage, symbolizing the proud history and tradition of the British military aviation. The Handley Page Victor K.2 XL164 represents a significant era in the history of military aviation, a time when the RAF played a crucial role in maintaining peace and security. This photograph captures the raw power, determination, and professionalism of the men and women who operated these magnificent machines, leaving an indelible mark on the annals of aviation history.
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