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On 8/4/2015 6:24 PM, Byker wrote:
Civilian models of the Vickers Valiant and Handley Page Victor V-bombers were also planned. The Vickers V-1000 won the contest over the Atlantic, but ultimately none of these designs would be built. "We have handed to the Americans, without a struggle, the entire world market for big jet airliners." -- George Edwards, Vickers managing director Pioneers do not always get the best land, some of them end up in ditches with arrows in their backs. -- Moving Things In Still Pictures |
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