Valiant Units of the Cold WarValiant Units of the Cold War by Andrew Brookes delves into the fascinating history of the RAF's first Cold War strategic bomber, the Vickers Valiant. Procured as a precautionary measure in case of potential flaws with either the Vulcan or Victor, the Valiant played a pivotal role in British military aviation. The Valiant, akin to the US B 47 Stratojet, blazed a trail for the British airborne nuclear deterrent and had a far more active service career