Originally Posted by MAN777
Sometimes the RAF make minor detours to regular flights usually for compassionate reasons ie family member on deathbed. So it doesnt have to be a VIP.
And that was exactly why there was a VC10 at LBA. 1 pax dropped off for compassionate reasons. Hope you enjoyed seeing the flight but pause to think why it was there.
Oh, and to correct your point, RAF make
major detours and launch short notice tasks in order for servicemen overseas to return home on the imminent death of a family member.
Cost effective? Who gives a toss?