Victor Boys: True Stories from Forty Memorable Years of the Last V Bomber

The Handley Page Victor was the most long-serving V Bomber, serving in the RAF until 1993 and still serving in the first Iraq war. Victor Boys tells the story of the aircraft's development, work as a nuclear bomber, and its performance during the Falklands war and later as an air-to-air refuelling tanker. Published to coincide with the Victors 60th anniversary, the book is illustrated with photographs from the operators themselves.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 198 pages
Publication date: 04 April 2019
Publisher: Grub Street Publishing

The Handley Page Victor, the third of the three V Bombers, held a remarkable legacy, serving the RAF until 1993 and continuing to be invaluable in the first Iraq war. In 1982, it was the Victor tanker fleet based on Ascension Island that enabled the Vulcan Black Buck bombing of Port Stanley airfield and the long-range reconnaissance of Argentina by Nimrods. Victor Boys, authored by the operators themselves, aircrew, and ground crew, unveils the captivating story of the Victor's achievements. From test pilot Johnny Allam's pivotal role in the aircraft's development to its deployment as a nuclear bomber during the cold war, including the testing of Blue Steel in Australia, to its exceptional performance during the Falklands war and subsequent roles as a first-class air-to-air refuelling tanker and critical support tool for fighters and other aircraft, this book chronicles the Victor's remarkable journey. Published to commemorate the Victor's 60th anniversary, the gripping text is accompanied by a plethora of photographs, previously unseen and exclusively sourced from the operators themselves. This captivating collection offers a unique perspective on the Victor's enduring legacy and its profound impact on military history.

Weight: 490g
Dimension: 159 x 234 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911621256