A Victor valediction

[paddyboy]

Hi Peeps

Forgive yet another banal title

Having seen Darren's superb Victor shots, I found a few less worthy ones of my own

IMG_0013 (848x1280) by patrick ward, on Flickr

IMG_0012 (1060x688) by patrick ward, on Flickr

IMG_0011 (1280x843) by patrick ward, on Flickr

IMG_0010 (1280x847) by patrick ward, on Flickr

IMG_0009 (1280x843) by patrick ward, on Flickr

IMG_0008 (1086x712) by patrick ward, on Flickr

IMG_0007 (1150x729) by patrick ward, on Flickr

IMG_0006 (1086x712) by patrick ward, on Flickr

IMG_0005 (1280x840) by patrick ward, on Flickr

IMG_0004 (1084x712) by patrick ward, on Flickr

IMG_0003 (1084x710) by patrick ward, on Flickr

IMG_0002 (1081x706) by patrick ward, on Flickr

IMG_0001 (1280x835) by patrick ward, on Flickr

Once again, you can see the usual culprits, venue-wise

Haven't a clue about all that 'smoke'

Hope they are worth a peek

Best regards as always

Paddyboy

[slogen51]

Great to see some action shots of the old classic

[vulcanxl425]

Nice images Patrick. The Victor always seemed to look good from any angle.

[LTFT5]

Hi Paddyboy

These shots bring back great memories of an absolute classic air frame

All the best
Andy

[The Phantom]

Great shots

[GreenBat]

The 2nd picture looks like a Bruntingthorpe fast taxi run

[Petepilot]

Superb pics Paddy , thanks for sharing! Such a superb 'frame

[Petepilot]

The 2nd picture looks like a Bruntingthorpe fast taxi run

Lol - the penny just dropped!

[Knife 04]

Having seen Darren's superb Victor shots, I found a few less worthy ones of my own

One Victor shot mate - only one and does not make up for these!

Superb and thanks for posting - that smoke is great - probably from a heavy landing which is great as all was well although probably shed a few miles on the tread!

See you hopefully in a few weeks

Darren

[Ghastly Whisper]

Haven't a clue about all that 'smoke'

The smoke is fuel...the reason for it venting so much escapes me

[paddyboy]

Thanks for peeking and replying peeps

Thanks for the gen, GW

Paddyboy

[grumpy616]

Awesome pics of a gorgeous aircraft, thanks Paddy

Pete

[reheat module]

Wow, more tear-jerkers from the Padmeister...
I had 4 fabulous years on these at Marham, 55 Sqn to boot as well !
Absolutely lovely airframe to work on (as an engine trade).
Lots and lots and lots and lots of time on Ascension Island too.
Simply lovely to view.
Keep em coming!

[Sparts99]

Wow, more tear-jerkers from the Padmeister...
I had 4 fabulous years on these at Marham, 55 Sqn to boot as well !

My Dad flew Baltimores and Bostons with 55 during WWII. We went to the 1983 Marham families day and had a good nose round a Victor, it's definitely got something the Vulcan hasn't.

Thanks for posting Paddy.

[Seacat192]

Cracking set Paddy!

Fairly sure the first time I saw a Victor would have been 1982, when they flew over the SW refuelling the heavily laden Hercs out of Lyneham on route to the South Atlantic

[paddyboy]

Thanks again, peeps

Much appreciated

[C24]

Luv 'em! Thanks for posting. Definitely worth powering up the PC and viewing on the big screen

Kia Ora!

[paddyboy]

Thanks Brian

[Cessna954]

Great pictures Paddy!

That display at Mildenhall was quite memorable and I have my own set of similar pictures. The Victor will forever look futuristic and like something out of Flash Gordon.

Keep scanning...

Neil

[eLaReF]

The Victor will forever look futuristic and like something out of Flash Gordon.

Keep scanning...

F-A-R more futuristic than Flash Gordon's machine!
Mind you, when I was watching Flash Gordon, it wasn't around!