e.
Vulcan SR 2s
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2ND DRAFT
The Vulcan SR2 replaced the Victor B(SR)2 in the
strategic reconnaissance role in 1974-75 and the force
has been built up to its maximum strength.
f.
Victor K2s
Conversion of Victor Mark 2s to the air tanker role
is progressing and the first converted aircraft have
already entered service. Further aircraft will be
delivered in 1975-76. As the Victor K2s enter service,
the K1 force will be progressively run down.
g.
Harriers
Most of the earlier aircraft have been re-equipped
with more powerful versions of the Pegasus engine, and
this improvement programme will be completed during the
year.
h. Martel
Both the anti-radar (AR) and television-guided
versions of this air-to-surface guided weapon are in or
entering service with the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.
and deliveries are continuing. Martel provides Buccaneer
aircraft with a stand-off capability (i.e. the ability to
quide weapons from a high altitude against surface targets
on land or at sea).
i.
Rapier
This low-level surface-to-air weapon system is already
in service with the Royal Air Force Regiment and by the
end of the year four squadrons equipped with Rapier
will have been formed in RAF Germany.
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