VC10 to retire on 28th August????
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VC10 to retire on 28th August????
According to a post on RAF Lossiemouth's FB page RAF Lossiemouth | Facebook
Three VC10s are to perform a flypast of all RAF bases before retirement on the 28th August! I thought the OSD was March 2013? Or has this been brought 'quietly' forward..?
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Three VC10s are to perform a flypast of all RAF bases before retirement on the 28th August! I thought the OSD was March 2013? Or has this been brought 'quietly' forward..?
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As I am no longer in the RAF can you ask them to do one at EGNX on the way past, they have served here too 
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I have not done the drawing accurately, but a straight flight from Boulmer to Leeming would fly right over my house. My recommendation that is, just to save fuel.
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Have been told it is indeed the C1Ks that are retiring, the K3/4s carry on until planned OSD
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Is the RAF Museum going to end up with a C1K then? There was some talk a while back about them getting "Bob" in white, which sounds suspiciously like a good plan.
Sorry to see them go, though.
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Sorry to see them go, though.
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RAFM Cosford is scheduled to get a VC10 fly in for retirement. Dont know which one or when; and I sincerely hope that its longevity is somewhat better than the last (BA) VC10 to adorn the lawn at Cosford. I heard a rumour that Duxfords BOAC VC10 may be for the chop due to corrosion; perhaps it has been earmarked for replacement.
Hope the tanker fleet have a good few years left.
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All due for the chop next year (and still no sign of the replacement 
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RAFM Cosford is scheduled to get a VC10 fly in for retirement.
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As VC10 replacement just mentioned, have Cobham released any planned delivery dates for the 2 aircraft they are struggling to convert at Bournemouth? Originally both were meant to be delivered the end of July 2012, but at this rate no wonder the VC10 will remain in AAR role for a year or so. Is the 28th the only date they can get 3 frames serviceable?
VC10 to retire on 28th August????
I thought that 'Bob' is destined for the RAFM collection?
Cobham only have 1 Voyager now, I understand and the Spanish are supposed to be doing the rest.....maņana
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I can't see the risk averse powers that be authorising a 10 into Cosford.
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Appears no replacement in near future as Voyager- 2 stuck in Bournemouth,
No AAR, No ETOPS, No VIP/Royal trips-no cabin fit, No In Theatre due lack of required equipment.
Only good for the odd trip to Cyprus, and every time I fly over Boscombe the other one seems to be sitting there!
TriStar struggling as well, multiple cancelled trips due serviceability or lack of.
No AAR, No ETOPS, No VIP/Royal trips-no cabin fit, No In Theatre due lack of required equipment.
Only good for the odd trip to Cyprus, and every time I fly over Boscombe the other one seems to be sitting there!
TriStar struggling as well, multiple cancelled trips due serviceability or lack of.
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The VC10 is definately flying in as did the BA one before it. Your pessimism is logical but unfounded.
The VC10 is definately flying in as did the BA one before it. Your pessimism is logical but unfounded.
As VC10 replacement just mentioned, have Cobham released any planned delivery dates for the 2 aircraft they are struggling to convert at Bournemouth?
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Tiger mate,
The Nimrod at Cosford went there on a truck. HQ 2 Gp would not countenance use of MOS to land a Nimrod (of either flavour) at Cosford - perfectly sensibly IMHO!
If it can be shown that the VC10 has the perfomance to safely land at Cosford then it may be flown there; if not, then it won't (I suspect). The runway at Cosford is very short (unless you are flying a Tutor)!
Regardless, I hope that the RAF Museum at Cosford gets a VC10 for display.
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The Nimrod at Cosford went there on a truck. HQ 2 Gp would not countenance use of MOS to land a Nimrod (of either flavour) at Cosford - perfectly sensibly IMHO!
If it can be shown that the VC10 has the perfomance to safely land at Cosford then it may be flown there; if not, then it won't (I suspect). The runway at Cosford is very short (unless you are flying a Tutor)!
Regardless, I hope that the RAF Museum at Cosford gets a VC10 for display.
Duncs
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What Duncs said:
As to the VC10 getting approval - I do hope so, but I wouldn't bet any money on it.
The Nimrod at Cosford is an R1. The VC10 is definately flying in as did the BA one before it.
As to the VC10 getting approval - I do hope so, but I wouldn't bet any money on it.
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Don't forget one of them going and staying at Brunty as a runner.