Yes, XH667 or Sicky, Sicky Seven as it was often called was actually a Victor B1A[K2P] used mainly for IRT's and the like. 214 was the only squadron that had a mixture of Mk1's and 1A's as we got the leftovers from 55/57. The B1A[K2P] meant it was the bomber with a pod on each wing and no centerline hose.
As far as performance was concerned, the figures, for a long time, were related to 11000 lb per engine on take-off. It was found that, because of Fred's poor engine intake design, the engines only gave 7000 lb on take-off and the new ODM moved the runway end a bit more comfortably away.
Last edited by Art Field; 20th Oct 2009 at 11:36.