The Handley Page Victor was the most technologically advanced of the force entered squadron service with 10 Squadron in April 1958. Victors continued in RAF service until 1991 - their last years as tankers, a role which they began as far back as 1965.

Victor varieties

• B.1 - original aircraft
• B.1A - second production batch including a number of enhancements such as adding a tail warning radar, and changes to pressure cabin and engines
• B.2 - a higher flying and faster enhancement. After the switch to low-level operations carried the Blue Steel missile
• BK.1 and BK.1A - converted mark 1 and 1A to become three-point air-to-air refuelling aircraft. Later designated K.1 and K.1A
• B.1A(K2P) - two-point refuelling aircraft which retained a bombing capability
• B(SR).2 - maritime/special reconnaissance variants converted from Blue Steel aircraft by addition of cameras and defensive countermeasure equipment

A transport variant, the HP.111 was offered but never developed.

The Victors took part in the Falklands War, both in reconnaissance and air-to-air refuelling roles. Their final operational service was as part of the 1991 Gulf War, again in the refuelling role.