And wasn't the Jav also the world's first non-aerobatic fighter?
Didn't realise the Valiant cruised at only around M0.76. Was that due to the low sweepback angle?
But I learn that the Valiant B2 once cracked up 480 KIAS at low level! That would have been a truly impressive sight! I guess it was pretty heavy on the controls at those speeds though?