Valiant Units of the Cold War First Edition by Andrew Brookes ISBN 1849087539 9781849087537

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ISBN 10: 1849087539

ISBN 13: 9781849087537 

Author:  Andrew Brookes 

The RAF’s first Cold War strategic bomber, the Vickers Valiant, was procured as an insurance measure in case either the Vulcan or Victor was found to have a serious flaw.

The Valiant was the equivalent of the US B-47 Stratojet, and it blazed the trail for the British airborne nuclear deterrent as the aircraft enjoyed a far more active service career than later V-bombers. It was the launch platform for all British free fall nuclear weapons tests both in the Pacific and in central Australia, it took part in the Suez campaign in 1956 and it was the only V-bomber to drop (conventional) weapons in anger until the Falklands operation in 1982.

The Valiant was modified to serve in the electronic warfare, strategic reconnaissance and airborne tanker role, but it had to be grounded in early 1965 when the aircraft succumbed to metal fatigue. Featuring photographs throughout, as well as detailed profile artwork, this volume explores the entire history of this aircraft.

Table of contents:

1. Birth of a Bomber

2. Trailblazer

3. The Suez Campaign

4. Nuclear Trials

5. Training Days

6. Valiant Tankers

7. Valiant and Vigilant

8. Ready for Armageddon

9. On the Way Down

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