Valiant Collection (page 3)

Many Hands Holding A Dove

Lance-Sergeant Douglas Belcher V. C
Lance-Sergeant Douglas Belcher of the London Rifle Brigade, the first Territorial, other than an officer to receive the Victoria Cross in the First World War

Vickers Valiant B1 WP199
Vickers Valiant B1, WP199, was used as a testbed for the Pegasus engine

The sole Vickers Valiant B2 WJ954
The sole Vickers Valiant B2, WJ954

Fairey Queen IIIF MkIIIB S1536 on the catapult
Fairey Queen IIIF MkIIIB, S1536, on the catapult of HMS Valiant January 1932. Date: 1932

Hancocks Enterprise
Mr Hancocks Enterprise well deserves its name, for his is a valiant attempt to harness the mighty power of steam to the task of propelling a public conveyance. Date: 1833

Illustration, The Valiant Tailor -- Pulling the piece of soft cheese out of his pocket, he squeezed it till the moisture ran out. Date: 1909

Bristol 170 Freighter G-ANVR Valiant British United Airway
Bristol Freighter G-ANVR of British United Airways with cargo doors open preparing to be loaded at Calais in France Date: 1964

Russo-Japanese War, Awards Ceremony
Several Russian soldiers resieve medals for their valiant efforts during the (1904 to 1905) Russo-Japanese War. Date: circa 1905

WWII: BT-13 VALIANT, c1944. A BT-13 Valiant trainer aircraft in flight. Photograph, c1944

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The International Exhibition: Messrs. Maudslays Engines of 800 Horse Power for the Valiant, 1862

The Valiant Charge, by Gustave Dore

Valiant, Valiant (Steam yacht), Steam yachts, 1880

Decorating a Canadian Soldier - WWI
Decorating a valiant Canadian Lance-Corporal with the DCM on the field of Battle - WWI. The Distinguished Conduct Medal - a second level military decoration awarded to other ranks of the British Army

A Vicker Valiant fitted with Super Sprite rocket packs climbs away at the Farnborough Air Show, 1956. Date: 1956

Complete Valiant team of aircrew ground engineers
Complete Valiant team of aircrew, ground engineers and support equipment and stores

Vickers Valiant B(PR)K1 WZ376 refuels Gloster Javelin
Vickers Valiant B(PR)K1, WZ376, refuels Gloster Javelin, XH965

Vickers Valiant refuels another Valiant
Vickers Valiant B(PR)K1, WZ376, refuels Valiant B(PR)K1, WZ390

Vickers Valiant B(K)1 XD823
Vickers Valiant B(K)1, XD823

Vickers Valiant B(K)1 XD813
Vickers Valiant B(K)1, XD813

Ten Vickers Valiant B1s of No 138 Squadron seen on the ground prior to taking part in a formation flight of Valiants over the SBAC exhibition at Farnborough

Two Vickers Valiant B1s WP220 and WP213
Two Vickers Valiant B1s, WP220 and WP213

Vickers Valiant B1 WP204
Vickers Valiant B1, WP204

Vickers Valiant B1 WP200
Vickers Valiant B1, WP200

Second prototype Vickers Valiant WB215
Second prototype Vickers Valiant, WB215

First prototype Vickers Valiant WB210
First prototype Vickers Valiant, WB210

Two-fifths scale Blue Steel model in free flight after launch from a Vickers Valiant

Blue Steel scale models were tested from Vickers Valiant bombers in Britain and Australia

Three Avro Vulcans, Vickers Valiant and Handley Page Victor
Three Avro Vulcans, a Vickers Valiant and a Handley Page Victor during Avro Blue Steel trials in the UK

Avro Vulcan B1 XH478 being refuelled by a Vickers Valiant
Avro Vulcan B1, XH478, being refuelled by a Vickers Valiant. August 1964. Date: 1964

The Valiant Charge, by Gustave Dore

The valiant Moor Gazul is the first to spear bulls according
GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). The valiant Moor Gazul is the first to spear bulls according to rules. Plate 5

Vickers Valiant
British jet bomber Date: circa 1950

Scoring a Try
Scoring a try despite valiant tackling by his opponents... Date: circa 1890

Sir Rhys Ab Thomas
SIR RHYS AB THOMAS (or Fitzurien) - valiant Welsh supporter of the future Henry VII against Richard III, knighted on the battlefield of Bosworth. Date: 1451 - 1527

Valiant Tailor - 1
The giants fighting, the one with the other

Armoured trains Warspite and Valiant, Iraq
Two armoured trains, Warspite and Valiant, somewhere in Iraq, with a British soldier standing proudly alongside

1957 nuclear test: The men who dropped Britains H-bomb
Britains first nuclear weapons test took place on May 15th 1957, when a nuclear device was successfully exploded high in the air over Christmas Island in the Central Pacific

Valiant Tailor & Giant
His road led him up a hill, and when he reached the highest point of it he found a great giant sitting there

Vickers-Armstrong Plane
Valiant B1, with Rolls Royce engines, maximum speed in excess of 600 mph

Chas Brandon Suffolk
CHARLES BRANDON, duke of SUFFOLK NORFOLK statesman, graceful in person, valiant, humble, bountiful and unaffected. with his autograph

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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.