For me always has been and will remain my favourite aeroplane. Remember seeing them as a common occurrence at LHR and LGW in the late 60s and 70s. BOAC/BA, Ghana, EAA, MEA, BUA, British Caledonian, Air Malawi, have I missed anyone?
My father flew as a PAX quite a lot in that period and has always said that his flights in the 10 were far and away the best for ride and comfort.
I travel regularly myself now but will always likely be limited to an Airbus or Boeing variant. Have since childhood only really wanted to fly on only two types, a Tu-134 (I know,
) and by far and away the most, a VC-10. Achieved the former a couple of years ago as part of a 40th birthday pressie but sadly more chance of winning the lottery than achieveing the latter.
I agree it will be a sad day when the last of these graceful ladies lands for the last time but hey, thanks for memories
