Just this once, from your post you state components were possibly worn and tired - Absolute rubbish, the aircraft was technically serviceable as the inquiry proved. I remember no female Hercules Captain who you slander, at that time and OTA Warrior is indeed correct that a strong cross wind was the main cause. The mark of VC10 allowed brake application whilst airborne and with a strong boot full of rudder and a bit of inadvertent toe brake thrown in, the wheels were locked on landing.