The RAF V Bomber Force was the UK’s primary strategic nuclear deterrent throughout the Cold War. This iconic trio included the Vickers Valiant, the first to drop a British nuclear weapon; the delta-winged Avro Vulcan, famous for its Falklands War service; and the crescent-winged Handley Page Victor. The Victor found a vital second life as the Victor K.2 aerial refuelling tanker, extending the reach of subsequent RAF operations. The V Force symbolised Britain’s independent nuclear capability.
Discover the three aircraft of Britain’s V Bomber Force: the Vickers Valiant, Avro Vulcan and Handley Page Victor. Explore the earlier English Electric Canberra, which helped establish the RAF’s jet bomber capability.
Explore the aircraft and crews of the V-Bomber Force through these aviation books.
Vulcan Boys
Victor Boys
Valiant Boys
V Force Boys