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Old 7th Aug 2004, 08:36
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Milt
 
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V Bombers

Flew flight test on them all.

At the design stages swept wings were evolving so as insurance the straight wing Valiant was specified in case the later Vulcan and Victor were unsuccessful.

Care was taken with the delta design of the Vulcan with 3 scale models to prove slow and high speed handling expectations.

All pilots just loved flying the Vulcan which felt more like a fighter. Victor felt more delicate.
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