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Old 9th Dec 2008, 09:10
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Preservation of C130 K and VC10 for Future Generations

I have recently completed my 22 year flying career, flying a total of 5600hrs on the C130K Hercules and VC10 aircraft, both aircraft being stalwarts of the RAF transport wing since the late 1960's.

I wonder if much thought has been given to preserving examples of each aircraft in a museum. Both aircraft have served for 40+ years, and rather than see them get scrapped, I think that at least one example of each aircraft should be saved from the scrapyard.

Both aircraft were classic designs, and combined with the professionalism of the aircrews flying them, contributed significantly to the defence of our country. I feel that our Lords and Masters must give my idea serious thought before the opportunity to preserve an example of each aircraft is lost.
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