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Was this VC10 Tonks?
Posted: 21 Dec 2008, 19:45
by Nigel H-J
Came across this video of a VC10 take-off from Las Vegas. Was it the man himself? :think:
http://www.jetvideos.net/video/view.php?id=223
and another this time Montreal.
http://www.jetvideos.net/video/view.php?id=796
Nigel.
Re: Was this VC10 Tonks?
Posted: 21 Dec 2008, 20:24
by DaveB
Love the sound of those Conways spooling up and down. Something magical
ATB
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Re: Was this VC10 Tonks?
Posted: 21 Dec 2008, 21:11
by Tweek
As much of a treat it is for us to see VC-10s, I can never help think how great it must be for people in other countries, given that the RAF is now the only operator of the type. I'm struggling to think of any other ex-airliners that would fall into that category...
Re: Was this VC10 Tonks?
Posted: 21 Dec 2008, 22:07
by VEGAS
No other aircraft in that line up can offer as much presence and character as the VC-10 does. Just brilliant.
Long may she poke fun at the young touch screen trash that surrounds her.
Re: Was this VC10 Tonks?
Posted: 21 Dec 2008, 22:59
by speedbird591
DaveB wrote:Love the sound of those Conways spooling up and down. Something magical
Not
quite so magical when you've had a pair of them fixed a couple of feet away from your left lug-hole for numerous 'spoolings', I can tell you!
But seriously, that sound sends a shiver down your spine, doesn't it? On the Las Vegas video you can make out the distinctive crackle which used to really make me go weak at the knees.
Thanks for those, Nigel - great stuff!
Ian
Re: Was this VC10 Tonks?
Posted: 22 Dec 2008, 00:06
by DaveB
When DM and I were fortunate enough to get a flight in on a C1K.. the aircraft was empty except for 4 FD crew.. one bod doing checks on the FltEng.. a Steward.. Me.. DM.. and Tonks and where did we sit... right down the @rse end
It was probably very boring for Tonks but for me and DM.. NO WAY
I didn't have a digicam then and that is my only regret of a fabulous day
I DO know what you mean though ;-)
ATB
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Re: Was this VC10 Tonks?
Posted: 22 Dec 2008, 00:44
by DispatchDragon
I have some shots of that VC10 returning from a red flag ex at Nellis - that time out the closest Tonks got was Denver
I know.
Leif
Re: Was this VC10 Tonks?
Posted: 22 Dec 2008, 02:03
by BAe146
Tonks, next time you come to Denver, you'll have to let us know!
Re: Was this VC10 Tonks?
Posted: 22 Dec 2008, 23:29
by ianhind
That Montreal video sight and sound transported me back 40 years to VC-10s lining up on 28L (as it was then) at Heathrow. A 4 mile bike ride to the airport and then standing under the approach on the Great South West Road (long before they put up the plastic sheeting) listening to airband radios. Simple days!
Re: Was this VC10 Tonks?
Posted: 27 Dec 2008, 23:21
by bigred1970
here is a video from fl350 that I think has even better sound.
http://www.flightlevel350.com/Aircraft_ ... 10978.html