Entering service in 1955, the Vickers Valiant was the first of the British V Bombers to enter service. Believing it’s speed and operating altitude would help it avoid fighter aircraft, the Valiant had no defensive armament! The Valiant was the first British aircraft to drop an atomic bomb in 1956. The Valiant was retired early from service in 1965 when metal fatigue was discovered on a number of aircrafts’ wing spars. #avpay #museum #museums #museumlife #museumlover #aviation #aviationlife #avia

29 reactions | There were multiple variations in the Valiant design centered on the radial engine that was available when produced. Initial production of the BT-13A/B and the Navy versions, the SNV-1 and SNV-2, had the more powerful R985. Great video from @alexme71 & @cwehephoto | Covington Aircraft | Facebook

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31K views · 290 reactions | 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 | Facebook