Valiant Collection

Avro Vulcan BMk1, Vickers Valiant BMk1, XD869, and Handley Page Victor BMk1, XA931

HMS Valiant, British battleship, WW1
HMS Valiant, a Queen Elizabeth class British battleship, launched 1914, served during the First World War including the Battle of Jutland, also served in the Second World War, decommissioned 1945

Three Vickers Valiant B(K)1s on the runway

Battle of Cape Matapan
The three British Royal Naval warships which played the leading role in the Battle of Cape Matapan, off the coast of the Greek Peloponnesian peninsula

Vickers Valiant second prototype WB215
Vickers Valiant second prototype, WB215, was fitted with Super Sprite rocket packs under each wing

Vickers Valiant B(PR)K1 WZ376 refuels Avro Vulcan
Vickers Valiant B(PR)K1, WZ376, refuels Avro Vulcan B1, XH478

Vickers Valiant B(K)1 XD870
Vickers Valiant B(K)1, XD870

Vickers Valiant B(K)1 XD816 about to refuel two Glosters
Vickers Valiant B(K)1, XD816, about to refuel two Gloster Javelins

Vickers Valiant B1 WZ365
Vickers Valiant B1, WZ365

Alfonso VI of Castile
ALFONSO VI OF CASTILE Also known as Alfonso the Valiant

Vultee BT-13 Valiant Sprayer Conversion N75133, re built by Ken Tyler of Long Island as a single-seater with a 125 US gal capacity spray tank in the rear cockpit area. Date: circa 1958

WW2 Lifeboatmen
An illustration which portrays a British WW2 lifeboatman, who are heroes in peace and doubly valiant in war. Date: circa 1941

Vickers Valiant WB215
Vickers 671 Valiant WB215, the second prototype, seen at the SBAC Farnborough International Air Show from 3-9 September 1956

Vultee BT-13 Valiant N58566
Vultee BT-15 Valiant N58566 (msn 10670, model V-54) Date: circa 1990

The people of Coed-y-Moch, Wales, found the wyvern a terrible nuisance, eating their flocks and so on : but the valiant youth Meredydd beheaded it with one stroke

Onward, 1890 (oil on canvas)
MAN277435 Onward, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); 152.8x122.1 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Vultee BT-13A Valiant N66791 (msn 3336), of the Confederate Air Force at Midland Airport on 8-10 October 1992. Date: 1992

Vultee BT-13A Valiant N49646 (msn 6685), of the Confederate Air Force at Midland Airport on 8-10 October 1992. Date: 1992

Vultee BT-13A Valiant N69609 (msn 9331), of the Confederate Air Force at Midland Airport on 8-10 October 1992. Date: 1992

Grumman OV-1D Mohawk 69-16998 (MSN 9D), at the Valiant Air Command Museum, Titusville, FL Date: circa 1992

Fairchild C-123K HR-ALK (msn 20123, ex 54-0674), at the Valiant Air Command Museum, Titusville, FL Date: circa 1992

Schleicher Valiant TX. 1 ZD658
Air Cadets - Schleicher Valiant TX.1 ZD658 (msn 19381). ASW19 for Air Cadet use. Date: circa 2000

When the French and English Fought at Agincourt, illustration Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge, c. 1920 (litho)
IL314877 When the French and English Fought at Agincourt, illustration Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge, c.1920 (litho) by Paget

King Henry V (1387-1422) Fights with Heroic Valour, illustration from Glorious Battles of English History by Major C
IL193439 King Henry V (1387-1422) Fights with Heroic Valour, illustration from Glorious Battles of English History by Major C.H. Wylly, 1920s (colour litho) by Payne, Henry A

Ms Fr 6465 f. 113 The Emperor Charlemagne Finds Rolands Corpse after the Battle of Roncevaux
XIR177453 Ms Fr 6465 f.113 The Emperor Charlemagne Finds Rolands Corpse after the Battle of Roncevaux, from Les Grandes Chroniques de France, c.1460 (vellum) by Fouquet

The landing of the Saxons in Britain (engraving)
6010305 The landing of the Saxons in Britain (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The landing of the Saxons in Britain)

The Naval Review at Spithead (engraving)
1059825 The Naval Review at Spithead (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Review at Spithead)

The Crisis in Egypt, the British Fleet available to defend our Interests in the East (engraving)
1624105 The Crisis in Egypt, the British Fleet available to defend our Interests in the East (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Egypt)

Prince Cheri and the Dragon (colour litho)
2812744 Prince Cheri and the Dragon (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Cheri and the Dragon)

The valiant exploits of Sir Francis Drake, 1587 (engraving)
3629221 The valiant exploits of Sir Francis Drake, 1587 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The valiant exploits of Sir Francis Drake, 1587)

The International Exhibition, Marine Engines (engraving)
1587947 The International Exhibition, Marine Engines (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Exhibition, Marine Engines)

The Adventures of a Lady Scorcher, A Hairbreadth Escape from one of the New Cyclist Police (litho)
1040045 The Adventures of a Lady Scorcher, A Hairbreadth Escape from one of the New Cyclist Police (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Deaths of the two most valiant knights Sir Charles Lucas and Sir George Lisle
6012412 The Deaths of the two most valiant knights Sir Charles Lucas and Sir George Lisle, who for their loyalty to their sovereign, Charles the 1st, honourably suffered at Colchester

Horatius Holds the Bridge, c. 1940s (litho)
IL439466 Horatius Holds the Bridge, c.1940s (litho) by Brock, Richard Henry (1871-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Newnes Pictorial Knowledge)

The Wreck of HM Gunboat "Wasp"off Tory Island, Donegal (engraving)
1045694 The Wreck of HM Gunboat " Wasp" off Tory Island, Donegal (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Combined Squadrons, showing the Rig and Relative Sizes of the Ships (engraving)
1057615 The Combined Squadrons, showing the Rig and Relative Sizes of the Ships (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Combined Squadrons)

An Ass Cast Away, from A Hundred Anecdotes of Animals, pub. 1924 (engraving)
3481295 An Ass Cast Away, from A Hundred Anecdotes of Animals, pub. 1924 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

The Overthrowing of the Rusty Knight, c. 1894-1908 (oil on panel)
NUL384726 The Overthrowing of the Rusty Knight, c.1894-1908 (oil on panel) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915); 52.7x43.2 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Death of Samson, Judges XVI, ver 30 (engraving)
6021709 Death of Samson, Judges XVI, ver 30 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Samson, Judges XVI, ver 30)

Detail of a memorial, 1725 (marble)
LLW402894 Detail of a memorial, 1725 (marble) by Roubillac (Roubiliac), Louis-Francois (1702-62); St. Peters Church, Port Royal, Jamaica; Photo: eLucinda Lambton; French, out of copyright

The Crisis in Egypt, the Voyage of HMS Troopship "Orontes"(engraving)
1060944 The Crisis in Egypt, the Voyage of HMS Troopship " Orontes" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Egypt)

Vickers Main Battle Tank Mk. III
Vickers Main Battle Tank Mk.III, at the British Army Equipment Exhibition, held at Aldershot from 23-27 June 1980. (with a mock-up of a turret for the proposed Vickers Valiant tank). Date: 1980

Vickers Valiant Mk. 2 WJ954
Vickers Valiant Mk.2 WJ954 at the 1953 SBAC Farnborough air-show Date: 1953

Vickers Valiant 2nd prototype WB215 Date: 1952

Merryweather Type : B Fire Pump Valiant
Merryweather and Sons, Ltd. Type: B Fire Pump Valiant, Built in 1945. Date: 1970s

Fowler Showmans Road Locomotive 14424, Valiant
Maker: John Fowler & Co. of Leeds. Type: Showmans Road Locomotive Number: 14424 Built: 1916 Registration: DH 2545 Class: B6 Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 10 Name: Valiant Date: 1970s-1980s

French soldiers
The valiant young French soldiers on the front line

1974 Plymouth Valiant Duster. Creator: Unknown
1974 Plymouth Valiant Duster

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"Valiant: The Unyielding Spirit of British Aviation and Naval Power" In the realm of aviation and naval history, few names evoke a sense of bravery and resilience quite like "Valiant. " From the iconic Avro Vulcan BMk1 to the mighty Vickers Valiant BMk1, these aircraft embodied the indomitable spirit of their time. One cannot overlook the legendary XD869, an Avro Vulcan that soared through the skies with unmatched grace. Alongside it stood its counterpart, HMS Valiant, a formidable British battleship that played a pivotal role in World War I's Battle of Cape Matapan. On land, three Vickers Valiant B (K)1s lined up on the runway, ready to take flight. Each one represented a testament to engineering excellence and unwavering determination. Among them was XD870 - another Vickers Valiant that left an indelible mark on history. But it wasn't just about individual achievements; it was about collective strength. The Vickers Valiant became synonymous with unity as it served as a vital link between aircraft like Glosters and Avro Vulcans during refueling operations. It fostered collaboration among machines designed for different purposes yet bound by a common goal. The valiance extended beyond prototypes too – exemplified by WB215 and WZ365 – each showcasing technological advancements pushing boundaries further than ever before. These innovations were not mere metal constructs but symbols of human ingenuity overcoming challenges with courage. As we reflect upon this legacy today, we pay homage to those who dared to dream big and pushed beyond limits set by others. The name "Valiant" will forever be etched in our minds as a symbol of audacity in pursuit of progress. So let us celebrate these remarkable feats achieved under the banner of "Valiant, " where aviation met valor head-on in soaring triumphs across land and sea alike.