I have to say it looks like CG is correct. The conclusion to be drawn from the evidence presented is that that they just voted fot their mates. Selecting your mates is all very well but look at the England football team.
As to the bit about the VC10, typical bit of RAF spin. It is not an airliner any more. its an ex-airliner and whilst it may be the fastest flying ex-airliner it's not the..........(Yawn.)