Exclusive Video: Victor Bomber Take-Off

Exclusive Video: Victor Bomber Take-Off – Hero or Hoax?

Editorial Staff

Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

An old Handley Page Victor bomber accidentally took off during a planned taxi-by photo opportunity at an air show.
The incident was attributed to the co-pilot unintentionally pushing the throttles to full power.
The article casts doubt on this explanation, inviting readers to assess the credibility of the reported cause.

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At an air show, an old Handley Page Victor bomber was supposed to do a taxiby photo op. Instead, it took off. The explanation? The co-pilot accidentally firewalled the throttles. Really? You be the judge.

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