Model of Victor B2 nuclear bomber
- Made:
- 1960 in Farnborough
- maker:
- Royal Aircraft Establishment
Model of Victor B2 nuclear bomber in anti-nuclear white flash finish.
This is a model of the Victor B2 bomber aircraft. The Victor was one of a trio of heavy jet bombers introduced in the 1950s. Together with the Avro Vulcan and the Vickers Valiant, the three became known as the 'V-Bombers'. This model was produced by the Royal Airforce Establishment's 'Cody' paintshop in Farnborough, and was probably used as a desktop model at technical meetings. The first B2 made its initial flight in February 1959. Later on the B2 role changed to low-level bombing with a green and grey camouflage finish - replacing the earlier anti-nuclear white flash shown in the model represented here.
Details
- Category:
- Farnborough
- Object Number:
- 1993-1611
- Materials:
- wood, paint and white flash
- Measurements:
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overall: 5.9055 x 27.5591 x 27.5591 in.; 150 x 700 x 700 mm
- credit:
- Royal Airforce Establishment, Cody Paintshop
