VC10 JFK LHR fastest times?
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Vc10 4 Vip?
All this jolly good VC10 stuff has prompted a question in the context of seeing our "prime minister" turning up at recent global events in rented bunny jets. Why do we not still use the mighty 10 to transport VIPs? Is it because:
- we don't have enough to spare anymore
- they're all tankers now
- they're too noisy to be let in to anywhere civilised
- VIPs don't like flying backwards
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Sadly the VC10 is too noisy- although Ministerial rank really ought to get that rule lifted. Oh and there are some wing corrosion issues.
The VC10 VIP cabin kit by the way had a forward facing seat -across a table and rear wards facing seat the otehr side of said table. And a little bench job for flunkies opposite.
Her delightful Majesty and the good Duke loved the VC10- as did Maggie Thatcher and Jim Callaghan. Thatch used to use it all the time- especially to go and see Ronald Reagan in Washington.
There are tales of Prime Ministerial VC10 syndrome - ie power and Rolls Royce Conway power, goes to your head.
Would it not be great to see the British PM descend into world lrader conferences in a white RAF VC10 with the blue side flash and Union Jack flag rampant.... And Conway's howling in thrust reverse. Oh what memories of when this country designed and made the best of stuff!
The VC10 VIP cabin kit by the way had a forward facing seat -across a table and rear wards facing seat the otehr side of said table. And a little bench job for flunkies opposite.
Her delightful Majesty and the good Duke loved the VC10- as did Maggie Thatcher and Jim Callaghan. Thatch used to use it all the time- especially to go and see Ronald Reagan in Washington.
There are tales of Prime Ministerial VC10 syndrome - ie power and Rolls Royce Conway power, goes to your head.
Would it not be great to see the British PM descend into world lrader conferences in a white RAF VC10 with the blue side flash and Union Jack flag rampant.... And Conway's howling in thrust reverse. Oh what memories of when this country designed and made the best of stuff!
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Technical Researchers Please Note.
A Little VC10derness This site is an absolute must link for anyone researching a technical historical analysis of the decline / erosion of the British engineering - PS FS98/2000 users (God bless us all !!!!! ) are in for a Treat too. Full marks to PPRUNE.
