Page 1 of 1

Victor in need of some TLC!!!

Posted: 30 Jan 2008, 00:04
by Chris558
Surely the next Airframe in line for a repaint at Duxford is their Victor......

http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=1292408&size=L

As you can see, the green has turned a yukki brown! :$ and markings are faded. Here's what it used to look like (and hopefully will again).....

http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=1071752&size=L

Though whether there's room in the hangar to keep it 'pristine', once painted, is another matter.

Re: Victor in need of some TLC!!!

Posted: 30 Jan 2008, 00:25
by Tweek
You'll be pleased to know the Victor is inside right now, along with the Shackleton. Due for restoration, or repaint, or both, I'm unsure.

Re: Victor in need of some TLC!!!

Posted: 30 Jan 2008, 05:54
by Paul K
I was at Duxford just after Christmas, and yes, both the Victor and Shackleton are now inside the Airspace restoration area, though whether that's in readiness for conservation work or just a temporary move, I don't know. From what I've read and heard recently, the Victor isn't in as bad a condition as she appears to be from the outside. :)