Vickers Valiant Prototype V Bomber Aviation Art Print by Artist Chris French GAvA
Britain’s nuclear deterrent began with the introduction of the Vickers Valiant. The bomber force of the RAF had previously to rely on the Avro Lincoln and American Boeing Washington (B-29), but the Valiant, along with the soon to follow Victor and Vulcan would propel Britain’s strike capability into a new era. Here the prototype Valiant is seen on trials