Vickers Valiant Photo Gallery

A Vickers Valiant of Bomber Command taking-off from Marham airbase. Evident are the long-range fuel tanks, undercarriage wells and bomb aimer"s blister and the improved type "spectacle engine air intakes."
A Vickers Valiant of Bomber Command taking-off from Marham airbase. Evident are the long-range fuel tanks, undercarriage wells and bomb aimer"s blister and the improved type "spectacle engine air intakes."
The prototype Valiant WB210 during initial test flight showing original straight slotted air intake with airflow straighteners in port leading edge wing root.
The prototype Valiant WB210 during initial test flight showing original straight slotted air intake with airflow straighteners in port leading edge wing root.
Close-up of prototype Valiant disclosing short jet pipes, later lengthened to improve the local airflow and fuel tank ventilation.
Close-up of prototype Valiant disclosing short jet pipes, later lengthened to improve the local airflow and fuel tank ventilation.
An early production Valiant (WZ365) in grey finish showing wing "fences" and protruding jet pipes.
An early production Valiant (WZ365) in grey finish showing wing "fences" and protruding jet pipes.
Sole example of the Valiant B.2 was WJ954. The B.2 had a lengthened nose and the main undercarriage legs retracted back into large fairings on the wing trailing edge. Overall finish was glossy black with white serial numbers.
Sole example of the Valiant B.2 was WJ954. The B.2 had a lengthened nose and the main undercarriage legs retracted back into large fairings on the wing trailing edge. Overall finish was glossy black with white serial numbers.
Sole example of the Valiant B.2 was WJ954. The B.2 had a lengthened nose and the main undercarriage legs retracted back into large fairings on the wing trailing edge. Overall finish was glossy black with white serial numbers.
Sole example of the Valiant B.2 was WJ954. The B.2 had a lengthened nose and the main undercarriage legs retracted back into large fairings on the wing trailing edge. Overall finish was glossy black with white serial numbers.
Valiant WP204 taking-off for trials with the Blue Steel stand-off bomb. Belly of the Valiant was modified to accomodate Blue Steel.
Valiant WP204 taking-off for trials with the Blue Steel stand-off bomb. Belly of the Valiant was modified to accomodate Blue Steel.
The Valiant (WZ366) which dropped Britain"s first atomic bomb at Maralinga, Australia, on 11th October 1956.
The Valiant (WZ366) which dropped Britain"s first atomic bomb at Maralinga, Australia, on 11th October 1956.
Valiant WZ400 over Goose Bay, Labrador, during the "Snow Trip" operation in Canada.
Valiant WZ400 over Goose Bay, Labrador, during the "Snow Trip" operation in Canada.
XD818, the Valiant which dropped Britain"s "H" bomb at Christmas Island, on 15th May 1957, in its special overall white finish.
XD818, the Valiant which dropped Britain"s "H" bomb at Christmas Island, on 15th May 1957, in its special overall white finish.
XD818 preserver at Marham in low-level camouflage scheme and destined for the RAF Museum.
XD818 preserver at Marham in low-level camouflage scheme and destined for the RAF Museum.
A typical photograph of a Bomber Command Valiant (XD823) in flight before the introduction of anti-flash roundel and fin stripe paint.
A typical photograph of a Bomber Command Valiant (XD823) in flight before the introduction of anti-flash roundel and fin stripe paint.
The last Valiant XD865 taking-off from Brooklands for delivery to the Royal Air Force.
The last Valiant XD865 taking-off from Brooklands for delivery to the Royal Air Force.
A Valiant with others in the background, at Luqa airbase, Malta, in readiness for the Suez campaign, 1956.
A Valiant with others in the background, at Luqa airbase, Malta, in readiness for the Suez campaign, 1956.
Valiant production line at the Vickers" Weybridge works.
Valiant production line at the Vickers" Weybridge works.
A complete Valiant team of aircrew, ground engineers and ground support equipment mustered before a Valiant of Bomber Command.
A complete Valiant team of aircrew, ground engineers and ground support equipment mustered before a Valiant of Bomber Command.
A Valian aircrew "scrambling" aboard a Bomber Command Valiant. Elapsed time between warning and airborne condition was four minutes, an advantage conferred by the introduction of the jet engine to first-line bombers.
A Valian aircrew "scrambling" aboard a Bomber Command Valiant. Elapsed time between warning and airborne condition was four minutes, an advantage conferred by the introduction of the jet engine to first-line bombers.
A Valiant B.(K) Mk.1 tanker flight refuelling a Valiant B.PR.(K) Mk.1 receiver. Note modified belly of tanker aircraft.
A Valiant B.(K) Mk.1 tanker flight refuelling a Valiant B.PR.(K) Mk.1 receiver. Note modified belly of tanker aircraft.

Back to the Photo Gallery