Vickers Valiant V Bomber Aviation Art Print by Chris French FGAvA
Although plagued by metal fatigue later in life, the Vickers Valiant gave the Royal Air Force a thoroughly modern nuclear deterrent upon its arrival into service in 1954. Several years before its more illustrious partners, the Victor and Vulcan, Valiant crews were taking part in QRA missions and had a small part in the abortive Suez conflict of 1956.