As a very young Air Cadet many years ago, I had my first ever flight in a VC10. I was quite surprised on subsequent flights with differing airlines to find their seats were the wrong way round!! I didn't realise it was just the RAF who had people sitting facing the blunt end.
As others have said, its sad to see the old girl not carrying pax to exotic locations anymore (Belize and Cyprus twice in my case) but I suppose old age comes to us all. I hope they continue to fly in the very necessary in flight refuelling role, but I suppose days are numbered in that role as well.
Lets just hope that at least one of the RAF's pax carrying variety is preserved somewhere where future generations can admire her in all her glory.
Pete