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Fareastdriver
13th Jun 2011, 12:26
I am looking for a picture of Javelin refuelling from a Valiant tanker in the early sixties. I have a couple but what I am looking for is one like this Valiant/Lightning shot.

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee224/fareastdriver/ValLight-1.jpg

Any help would be appreciated.

P6 Driver
13th Jun 2011, 17:03
Sorry, I can't help with the photo you requested, but thanks for posting such a good photo of the Valiant & Lightning!
:D

jamesdevice
13th Jun 2011, 18:21
Does it have to be a Victor?
Google has several versions of an image of a Valiant refueling a Javelin, and another with a Sea Vixen acting as tanker for a Javelin

Wrathmonk
13th Jun 2011, 18:27
jamesdevice

Time you went to specsavers!

From the OP:

I am looking for a picture of Javelin refuelling from a Valiant tanker in the early sixties

And your reply (my bold!) ....

Does it have to be a Victor? Google has several versions of an image of a Valiant refueling a Javelin, and another with a Sea Vixen acting as tanker for a Javelin

:D:D:D

Best you provide the links because it looks like you've solved the request by accident!

rockape2k7
13th Jun 2011, 18:33
That'll be sarcasm straight over Wrathmonk's head, rebounds off the wall and back to the pitcher's glove! Love this place for that sort of thing / banter.

Wrathmonk..... something on the back of your heel!!!! :ok:

jamesdevice
13th Jun 2011, 18:42
ever had that Homer Simpson feeling of DOH!!!!
what happens when you speed-browse

the best one is here (mid way down the page)
http://www.214squadron.org.uk/history_the_valiant_years_m.htm

theres several iterations of this image on the web
Picture of "Mid-air photograph shows a Gloster Javelin FAW7 being refuelled by a Vickers Valiant B1 1196087 - Search Stock Photography, Photos, Prints, Images, and Photo Clipart - 1196087.jpg (http://www.fotosearch.com/IST538/1196087/)
but they're all either low-res or else carry waternarks

the images of the Sea Vixen tanker are at
Sea Vixen. Royal Navy. Carrier Jet. - Sea Vixen Operational Roles > Air to Air Refuelling Trials 1961/62 (http://www.seavixen.org/index.cfm?fa=contentGeneric.ahecdwrddykjxcae)
Includes one of a Vixen refueling a Valiant.....!

jamesdevice
13th Jun 2011, 18:55
TWO Valiants and two Javelins refueling in formation in this film. Starts at around 4'12"
PRINCESS MARGARET VISITS RAF - British Pathe (http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=62934)
You might be able to catch a frame out of it

Wrathmonk
13th Jun 2011, 19:32
Oh dear Rockape2007:=

Nice try - but still no result!

Would love to have seen your pre-edited post.

Art Field
13th Jun 2011, 20:12
Fareastdriver

See your PM's

Art

Fareastdriver
14th Jun 2011, 08:28
Art Field

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