The V Bomber Force

The RAF V Bomber Force: Cold War Deterrent

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.

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British bomber with roundel lands on a rain-soaked runway in a moody, stormy sky; spray rises from the wheels, with a second plane visible in the distance.

Vulcan Scramble

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A stunning limited edition print by Philip E. West showing Avro Vulcan XM607 at high altitude during the 1982 Falklands War work-up period.

Corporate Prelude

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Avro Vulcan during Operation Black Buck aviation artwork by Michael Rondot

Operation Black Buck

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A large military bomber lifting off the runway as other planes sit on the airfield with trees in the background.

Valiant

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Military transport aircraft on a wet runway as a large circular parachute-like system unfolds behind the tail against a stormy sky.

Victor Farewell

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Front view of a military fighter jet with landing gear down on a wet runway under a stormy, dark sky.

Vulcan Farewell

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Painted illustration of a camouflaged RAF Avro Vulcan bomber in flight under a blue, cloudy sky.

Vulcan: The Loved One

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