For once we in HMFC are actually providing a better service to our passengers than you chums in the commercial world, 't would seem. For the seat pitches on our dear ancient Vickers Funbus are as follows:
VC10C1K (RAF 'Standard VC10' from Day 1) : Minimum of 34" - years ago in max pax fit it was as low as 33", but we'd never stoop that low nowadays!!
VC10K4 (Ex-BA Super VC10): Fixed at 36"
VC10K3 (Ex-EAAC Super VC10): Depends upon configuration, but no worse than the other 2 variants!
How on Earth the commercial operators can expect people to tolerate sub-30" seating pitch is a mystery to me. No wonder they get 'air rage' on board.... Interesting to note, according to the press, Virgin Atlantic only offers seating at 31" pitch in Economy on the NA route.......