Aircraft Photo of XL191 | Handley Page HP-80 Victor K2 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #243559
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XL191
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-80 Victor
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-80 Victor
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-80 Victor K2
C/n (msn):HP80/72
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:55 Sqn
Location
City / Airport:FairfordMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGVA   IATA: FFD   Local: -   Other: -
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1985
 
Photo Date:13 July 1985
Photo by:Jonathan Verschuuren
Photo ID: 243559
Photo Comment

Sadly, this Victor was lost one year after this picture was taken, on 19 June 1986. It crashed on approach to Hamilton airport, Canada after the crew had misidentified the runway. It landed 300 feet short of the runway.

This photo is copyright © Jonathan Verschuuren, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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