Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Handley Page Victor in the UK
The gazetteer records 6 Handley Page Victor airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 6 UK collections, in 6 regions: London & Around, East of England, South West England, Midlands & Lincolnshire, Northern England, Wales.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Aviation Museum | Christchurch | South West England | Handley Page Victor K.2 XL164 – Nose section only |
| IWM Duxford | Cambridge | East of England | Handley Page Victor B.1 XH648 |
| Royal Air Force Museum London | London | London & Around | Handley Page Victor K.2 XM717 |
| Royal Air Force Museum Midlands | Shifnal | Midlands & Lincolnshire | Handley Page Victor K.2 XH672 |
| South Wales Aviation Museum | Barry | Wales | Handley Page Victor |
| Yorkshire Air Museum | York | Northern England | Handley Page Victor K.2 XL231 |
Type notes
The Handley Page Victor in brief
| Type | Handley Page Victor (K.2) |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1952 |
| Era | Early jet age |
| Number built | 86 |
| Top speed | 627 mph |
| UK museums holding one | 6 |
| Airframes recorded in this survey | 6 |
Serials are the gazetteer's survey snapshot of what each collection records on charge — restorations move between workshops and reserve hangars, so check the museum page for opening times and current display status before travelling. Every type across all 118 museums is indexed in the Compendium.