An introduction to the Vickers-Armstrong Valiant. Filmed for a 1954 RAF instructional film, this clip introduces the aircraft and shows the brakes, flying controls, pilot safety devices and internal power. Watch the full film on our website: https://bit.ly/4djscXW IWM AMY 269 | Imperial War Museum Duxford

Vickers Valiant - The First British V-Bomber & Suez Conflict When the Cold War made a new generation of British heavy bombers with nuclear capability vital, Vickers rose to the challenge and had the first Valiant flying by May 1951. In less than two years, the company delivered 108 aircraft for RAF service and production continued until 1957. The black-painted 'Pathfinder' version (B Mk II) showed extraordinary promise for high speed, ultra-low level attacks - but the need for this capability wa

Vickers Valiant at The Royal Air Force Museum Midlands. The Valiant was the first of the V-Bombers to see service, and the only one to drop live nuclear weapons. She was also the first to leave service after the new low level attack role proved too stressful for the Valiant fleet. #coldwar #vickers #valiant #bomber #warbirds | Daniel J Wheatcroft