Could HMS Victory be displayed in a Second World War configuration?
Short answerOnly in a limited sense: she was not operationally used, although some defensive guns were fitted while the priority was keeping her safe.
NotesHMS Victory was not meaningfully used as an operational warship during the Second World War. Some defensive guns may have been placed aboard, but the central task was keeping the historic ship safe. A wartime display would represent preservation arrangements and local defence rather than a distinct combat configuration comparable to her age-of-sail service.