Formation flying over Newcastle upon Tyne.

[KNIEVEL77]

Can anyone shed any light on the three large jets flying over Newcastle City Centre today (28/08/12) in very very close formation, it was a great sight but just wondered what they were up to?

[Georgeablelovehowindia]

See Military Aircrew ... VC10 to retire on 28th August????
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[DaveReidUK]

VC10 to retire on 28th August????

Yes and no.

The VC10s with passenger capability are about to be retired. The dedicated tanker aircraft will continue in service for the time being.

[mustpost]

Can confirm, saw them heading your way yesterday around 1340 (Dunbar), looked low and slow, around 2000? close formation as well.

[R for Robert]

Low yes, but slow no. 250kts.

[mustpost]

Def not 250, we get all low flying here, maybe they throttled back over town of Dunbar. Majestic was the thought that sprang to mind..

[mmitch]

According to the RAF website it was he last time 3 VC10s will fly together.
VC10 Flypast (http://www.raf.mod.uk/news/archive/vc10-flypast-30082012)
mmitch.

[studentpilotmcuk]

Hi does anyone know what aircraft will replace the VC10?

[Big Eric]

The A330 - they already have one (ZZ330).