FSTA delays may force the UK to prolong VC10 operations

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Do you ever get the feeling it will outlive us all!! :lol:

Good news for spotters :wink:

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Look forward to another divert into EGCC then...! :poke: :lol:
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That is certainly good news....

Who knows, even I might someday get the chance for a second flight in the VC10.....! :dunno: :smile:
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I wonder if it will end up like the Shakleton....just a few more years...then a few more.....then "Keep going for now, we'll let you know"......... :think:

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Unfortunately it will cost ....and guess who's paying? :sad:

But it'll happen so might as well enjoy it :dance:

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Perhaps RYANAIR or EUROPEAN AIRLINES will be interested in the Aircraft after the RAF have finished! :lol:
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Might only be Rynair left by then :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Re: FSTA delays may force the UK to prolong VC10 operations

Post by Hot_Charlie »

Tonks wrote:Headline in this weeks Flight International syas it all really...

Looks like the old 10 will be around for a few more years yet... 2014/5 now, and who knows it may see 50 years in service yet!!!

I dread to think how much this delay is costing :roll:

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2014/15! That's almost the the PVR point. I could get a couple of tours in by then! :lol:
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I can hear it now..."I fly the VC10 Tanker......my Dad flew it.....my Grandad flew it....."

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They should just "build a new VC-10" aka the new Nimrod :smile:
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jonesey2k wrote:They should just "build a new VC-10" aka the new Nimrod :smile:
Hmm looks at the delays problems and cost overruns with that :huf:

I wouldn't want too many bumps added to the old girl..........bit like people really.......they get to certain age and lumps and bumps start sprouting all over the place :sad:

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