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Handley Page Victor K1 refuels 2 RAF McDonnell F-4 Phantoms
Handley Page Victor K1 refuels two RAF McDonnell F-4 Phantoms

Halifax Bomber Halifax Bomber
Halifax Bomber - Handley Page Long-range Bomber. One of the most formidable in the World. Four Rolls-Royce Merlin Engines. Four-gun Bolton Paul Rear Turret. Date: circa 1940s

Avro Vulcan BMk1, Vickers Valiant BMk1, XD869, and Handley Page Victor BMk1, XA931

Handley Page Victor B1 XA930 taking off from Hatfield
Handley Page Victor B1, XA930, taking off from Hatfield on 14 July 1960 at 190, 000lb all-up weight assisted by de Havilland Spectre rockets. Date: 1960

Handley Page HP67 Hastings C2 WD493 of No114 Squadron
Handley Page HP67 Hastings C2, WD493, of No114 Squadron

RAF Hastings T Mk. 5 - RAF Finningley
Royal Air Force Handley Page Hastings T Mk.5 TG553, of the Strike Command Bombing School from RAF Lindholme, at RAF Finningley Date: 1971

Imperial Airways Poster, four types of plane
Imperial Airways Poster, showing four types of plane, with cutaway drawings of interiors of each class -- Heracles and Hannibal, Scylla, Atalanta, and Scipio. 20th century

Handley Page HP 42 flight deck

Handley Page Harrow K6962 aeroplane in camouflage colours. 1940s

Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon marries Albert, Duke of York
Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and Albert, Duke of York, later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (then the Queen Mother) pictured together on their wedding day on 26th April 1923. Date: 1923

Prototype Handley Page Victor B2 XH668
Prototype Handley Page Victor B2, XH668

Handley Page Halifax Heavy Bomber Aircraft, WW2
RAF Handley Page Halifax Heavy Bomber Aircraft, WW2 Date: 1942

Handley Page Hastings T. 5 TG517
Handley Page Hastings T.5 TG517 of the Strike Command Bombing School (SCBS) RAF Lindholme Date: 1970s

Handley Page Halifax VI RG815 Mercury of the RAF
Handley Page Halifax VI, RG815, Mercury of the RAF Empire Radio School, Debden, prior to its 25, 000-mile tour of Palestine, Iraq, India, Burma, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand in 1946

Prototype Handley Page Victor B2 XH668
Prototype Handley Page Victor B2, XH668

AFC Handley Page biplane at Haifa, Palestine, WW1
A Handley Page biplane belonging to the AFC (Australian Flying Corps) at the aerodrome at Haifa, North Palestine (Ottoman Empire), during the First World War. Date: circa 1918

Elizabeth Bowes-Lyons marries Albert, Duke of York
Wedding group photograph on the occasion of the marriage of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyons (later Duchess of York, Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mother) to Albert, Duke of York on 26th April

Royal Air Force Martin 187 Baltimore B Mk. III - head-on view
Royal Air Force Martin 187 Baltimore B Mk.III. The prominent Boulton-Paul mid-upper turret can be clearly seen - head-on view from the photographers favourite Handley Page Hampden mount - 24th

Imperial Airlines Handley Page over London, Englad
G-aXE - named Hengist (brother of Horsa legendary conqueror of England), A Handley Page H.P.42, first flew on December 1931 - burned at Karachi in an airship hangar fire in May 1937

Handley Page HP38 Heyford I K3497 at Radlett
Handley Page HP38 Heyford I, K3497, at Radlett

Handley Page HP42E G-aVE Hadrian of Imperial Airways
Handley Page HP42E, G-aVE, Hadrian, of Imperial Airways, at Croydon

Handley Page V / 1500 F7140 Atlantic after the crash
Handley Page V/1500, F7140, Atlantic, after the crash at Parrsboro, NS, showing the damaged pilots seat from which Brackles had a narrow escape

Handley Page Victor B1 XA930
Handley Page Victor B1, XA930

Handley Page Victor first prototype WB771
Handley Page Victor first prototype, WB771

Officers of 207 Squadron with Handley Page bomber, WW1
Officers of 207 Squadron of the Independent Air Force in a group photo in front of a Handley Page bomber plane during the First World War. Date: 1918

Jorrocks Hunt / Surtees
Or Mr. Jorrockss Hunt ; Jorrocks out hunting on a wet day

Hampden Bomber Hampden Bomber
Hampden Bomber - Twin engine Handley Page long range Aircraft. Bristol Pegasus 1, 000 H.P. engines. 265mph. Range - 1, 725 miles. Date: circa 1940s

Plain of Notre Dame de Lorette from Souchez, WW1
Ablain St. Nazaire - plain of Notre Dame de Lorette from Souchez. By Captain Edward Handley-Read, RBA (1869-1935), Machine Gun Corps

The naming ceremony of Handley Page Halifax I L9608
The naming ceremony of Handley Page Halifax I, L9608, at Radlett by the Viscountess Halifax, 12 September 1941. Date: 1941

Handley Page HP94 Hastings C4 WD500
Handley Page HP94 Hastings C4, WD500

Handley Page O / 100 3125 showing the lower-wing damage
Handley Page O/100, 3125, showing the lower-wing damage. 12 June 1918. Date: 1918

Handley Page Victor undergoing engineering work

William Rowland Ding (1885-1917 )
William Rowland Ding, 1885-1917, chief test pilot for Blackburn Aircraft. He is shown here sitting in the cockpit of a modified Handley Page G in 1914. Date: 1917

Handley Page HP81 Hermes IV, G-ALDC, of Airwork

Handley Page HP42W G-aXE Hengist at Croydon
Handley Page HP42W, G-aXE, Hengist, at Croydon with HP42 Helena behind

Surtees / Handley Cross
Or Mr Jorrockss Hunt ; Jorrocks with the dead fox

Handley Page Hinaidi
Cruising at 120 km/h, this is a stately old lady of a bomber - yet it will remain in service with the RAF till 1933, and this scene in India seems quite appropriate

Handley Page HP. 80 Victor 1st prototype WB771
Handley Page HP.80 Victor 1st prototype WB771 lined up for take-of, at the SBAC 1953 Farnborough Air Show. Visible in the right background are the Short SB.5 WG768, Short Seamew AS.1 XA209

Handley Page Clive III G-ABYX of Sir Alan Cobhams National Aviation Day flying circus. One of the Hinaidi I prototypes, J9126

Pilot and 40 passengers after a flight at 6, 500ft in a ?
Pilot and 40 passengers after a flight at 6, 500ft in a Handley Page aeroplane. Cricklewood Aerodrome, 15 November 1918. The pilot, in flying kit, is Mr Prodger and Mr Handley Page is to his left

Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon on her wedding day
Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (1900-2002), later Duchess of York, then Queen Elizabeth, then Queen Mother, pictured leaving her parents house in Bruton Street

Handley Page Victor K. 2 8911M - XH673
Handley Page Victor K.2 8911M (XH673) being assembled on the parade ground at RAF Marham. Sadly this aircraft was scrapped in 2020 despite concerted attempts to have it preserved elsewhere

Handley Page HP. 80 Victor 2nd prototype WB775
Handley Page HP.80 Victor 2nd prototype WB775 (msn HP80-02), landing after a display at the 1955 SBAC Farnborough Air-show. Date: 1955

Slingsby T. 7 Kirby Cadet G-ALMX
Slingsby T.7 Kirby Cadet G-ALMX of the Handley Page Gliding Club at Radlett, with Handley Page Hastings in the background awaiting flight -test - delivery. Date: 1950s

Handley Page HP-80 Victor SR-2
RAF Handley Page Hp-80 Victor SR-2 V-Bomber and Avro Vulcan Parked at Upper Heyford Date: 1969

Handley Page HPR-7 Dart Herald
Bea Handley Page Hpr-7 Dart Herald Airliner Date: 1960s

Handley Page O / 700 O / 7
Empty Wicker Seat in the Cabin of a Handley Page O/700 Airliner Converted from a Bomber Immediately after the First World War with a Clock Mounted on the Wall (At Top Right Side) Date: 1919

P. J. Field Richards, Avro test pilot, left, and W. G. N. ?
P.J. Field Richards, Avro test pilot, left, and W.G.N. Saunders, Handley Page test pilot, at the 1947 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at Radlett on 14 September. Date: 1947

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"Exploring the Rich History of Handley: From Hatfield to Finningley" Witness the awe-inspiring sight as the Handley Page Victor B1 XA930 gracefully takes off from Hatfield, showcasing its remarkable power and agility. The Avro Vulcan BMk1, Vickers Valiant BMk1, and XD869 stand proudly together, representing a golden era in aviation when these four iconic planes ruled the skies. Step back in time with an Imperial Airways Poster featuring Handley Page aircraft, capturing the essence of luxury air travel during a bygone era. No114 Squadron's Handley Page HP67 Hastings C2 WD493 stands tall, symbolizing their unwavering commitment to excellence and service in the skies. Immerse yourself in nostalgia as you step onto the flight deck of the legendary Handley Page HP 42 - a true marvel of engineering that revolutionized long-distance air travel. RAF Finningley comes alive with the majestic presence of RAF Hastings T Mk. 5 - a testament to Handley Page's contribution to military aviation and strategic transport capabilities. Take a closer look at history with the vintage photograph Page Harrow K6962 aeroplane soaring through clear blue skies, reminding us of its significant role during wartime operations. Celebrate love and royalty as Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon marries Albert, Duke of York – an event witnessed by many from aboard a regal Handley Page aircraft that added grandeur to this joyous occasion. Marvel at precision aerial refueling maneuvers as the mighty Handley Page Victor K1 flawlessly supports two RAF McDonnell F-4 Phantoms mid-flight – demonstrating its versatility and crucial role in air combat missions. Behold innovation personified with Prototype Handley Page Victor B2 XH668 – pushing boundaries and setting new standards in strategic bomber design, a true testament to Handley Page's engineering prowess.