The Handley Page Victor XH648 in the Conservation in Action hangar at IWM Duxford is the only one of its type in the world. Chris Knapp, head industrial and large object conservation, explains what it was like inside the cockpit – and how a crew would have escaped it in an emergency. Find out more about how IWM is working to conserve this important object at http://ow.ly/cVVm30h6lUs. | Imperial War Museum Duxford

On display at IWM Duxford, the Handley Page Victor is one of the most unique and futuristic-looking aircraft ever built. Originally designed as a high-altitude nuclear bomber, it later became a crucial air-to-air refuelling tanker for the RAF. Its crescent-shaped wings, long streamlined fuselage and high-mounted tail give it that instantly recognisable profile. The Victor at Duxford stands as a powerful reminder of Britain’s Cold War strategy and aerospace engineering. From nuclear deterrence to

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