Wasn't because the poor sod was facing backwards was it?
I had met the aforementioned VC10 skipper in BAH at a room party when I was on Hercs and he was an absolute pain in the ears (the well known anagram).
I almost felt sorry for him, but only 'almost'. My favourite character was named after a well known Doncaster Fish and Chip shop - Michael R. I loved flying with him. Oh and Rod Peck.
Concord wasn't much fun and was a crap Sqn Commander. Same rank, but a perfect gentleman was George B who lived in York if memory serves. What a nice man.
Must admit, I enjoyed some of the flying, but the a/c was crap in my opinion - cold feet !!!
Nostalgia's not what it used to be eh?