Operational History
The Valiant was shipped to Chile in 1928 for demonstration to the Chilean Air Force that wanted a replacement for their Vixens. While no production followed, Chile purchased the prototype, which entered service with the School of Aviation, being destroyed in a crash on 20 March 1929.
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