On 8/4/2015 6:24 PM, Byker wrote:
Civilian models of the Vickers Valiant and Handley Page Victor V-bombers
were also planned. The Vickers V-1000 won the contest over the Atlantic,
but
ultimately none of these designs would be built.

"We have handed to the Americans, without a struggle, the entire world
market for big jet airliners." -- George Edwards, Vickers managing director

Pioneers do not always get the best land, some of them end up in ditches
with arrows in their backs.

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