The VC 10 Proves Itself

[Garry Russell]

Don't know if been pre posted

Dating from 1965 and the Super VC 10 going into service

http://www.britishpathe.com/video/vc10-proves-itself

[Chris558]

Mmm...propaganda. Any 'enthusiasm' BOAC had for the VC10 wasn't to last.

[Garry Russell]

Maybe...but the punters loved it and made BOAC look rather stupid.

[TobyV]

I read the last RAF ones retire in March, is that correct? Does anyone know what will happen to remaining airframes or if there'd be a chance to see one flying before then? I still have never yet managed that!

[Chris558]

OK, a bit of VC-news!

Apparently Toby, the retirement date has been put back from March to September, due to 'delays' with the Voyagers. Although, a report on our local news more recently said the delays wouldn't stop them coming into service on time. Infact two are already in service, but only on transport ops at the moment.

The first VC10 to be delivered to the RAF, XR..807 or 808, is now the only C.1K still flying and will be preserved at Cosford, and either XV106 or 108 should be kept taxiable at Brunters. All four K.3s and the remaining K.4 are still in service, bringing the remaining VC10 strength to a mere six!

You might be lucky at RIAT as one is earmarked to be...FLYING there!