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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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1990 Handley Marham Saucy Squadron Victor
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 15.3cm (9.3" x 6")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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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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