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 unexpectedly took off during a planned taxiby photo op at an air show.
The official explanation for the accidental takeoff was that the co-pilot inadvertently firewalled the throttles.
The article encourages readers to critically evaluate this explanation, suggesting skepticism about its veracity.

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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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