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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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