The V Force
With the advent of nuclear weapons
their delivery was pioneered through
the use of high altitude aircraft and
inter-continental ballistic missiles.
Three British aircraft, the Valiant,
Vulcan and Victor, were designed to
carry the UK's nuclear deterrent. This is
the only place where all three are
displayed together. The Valiant is a
unique survivor of the earliest nuclear
deterrent jet bomber. All three aircraft
saw later service in other roles, including
acting as air-to-air refuelling tankers
and conventional bombers.
Four-engined swept wing jet bomber. This aircraft is painted white and the national markings have been lightened to provide some measure of protection from the intense flash of a nuclear bomb burst.
Four engined crescent wing medium jet bomber; distinctive high set swept tail plane; underwing flight refuelling pods, one per wing, outboard of the underwing fuel tanks.
Four-engined delta wing medium jet bomber. Standard wrap-around low level camouflage with RAF wing and nose roundels.
