Handley Page Victor K.2 XL189 - Falklands:- The Victor K2 tanker became invaluable during the air refuelling of the Harrier and Phantom aircraft between the UK Ascension island and the Falklands, during the Falklands conflict in 1982. Operated by 57 Sqd. from RAF Marham Norfolk, XL189 depicted by this model was the first Victor deployed to Ascension ,when it flew non-stop there on the 18th April 1982. This Victor supported the "Black Buck 1 " overnight operation, refuelling the Vulcan that bombed the Argentine-held Stanley Airport runway.