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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

24th Aug 2009, 20:06

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The VC 10

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Posted By Seat62K

Discussion of the VC10 and Sydney reminded me of...

Discussion of the VC10 and Sydney reminded me of a photograph I saw many years ago of a BUA VC10 in Sydney. I assume it was a charter flight but can anyone recall more detail (e.g., date, route...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

22nd Aug 2009, 13:25

Replies: 399

The VC 10

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Posted By Seat62K

"Crewmeal", That daylight VC10 flight from...

"Crewmeal",

That daylight VC10 flight from JFK to LHR was the last leg of a journey from the south Pacific; the aircraft would leave Los Angeles the previous evening for the five hour flight to...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

3rd Mar 2009, 07:30

Replies: 399

The VC 10

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Posted By Seat62K

Off topic, admittedly, but I was appalled when...

Off topic, admittedly, but I was appalled when BAE Systems sold its stake in Airbus. What long-term chance is there that Airbus wings will continue to be made in the UK? The weakness of the pound...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

28th Feb 2009, 19:06

Replies: 399

The VC 10

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Posted By Seat62K

Off topic, I know, but it's interesting to note...

Off topic, I know, but it's interesting to note that of the "classic" British 1960's/1970's jets (VC10, Trident, 1-11) it was only the latter which secured US orders, as did the (later) BAe 146...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

26th Feb 2009, 09:09

Replies: 399

The VC 10

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Posted By Seat62K

The VC10 was the first aircraft I flew in, in...

The VC10 was the first aircraft I flew in, in 1966, and for that reason it has remained special. It is also very beautiful and appealing to look at. And the sound of the Conways....

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