VC10 at EDI
 

Any one else seen the VC10 at EDI (I saw it last Thurs). Any reason for it being there?

Jordan

Possibly needed to drop-off or pick up something?

What a stupid question!

(Sorry------couldn't resist it!)

That's a pity - my first foray into "Spotters Corner" (honestly guv!) and as usual there are rude and pointless replies to honest questions!

The VC-10 is a gorgeous looking aircraft and I for one WOULD be interested to know what it was doing there (no need for reg - left that behind yonks ago;)

SQUAWKIDENT

Oshkosh - at least you had the grace to apologise! Equally it could have diverted from Leuchars?

Admittedly Jordan could have phrased the question better, but this IS 'Spotters' Corner' as Danny has decreed it shall be. I think YOU are in the wrong forum.

Do I take it that no-one knows the reason for the visit of this (for Edinburgh) unusual aircraft?

Jordan - do not be disheartened.

OK,big big apology!

I am an ex reggie person too,and I love VC10s with all my heart!
I just felt the urge!

I do know that Leuchars are in the middle of a large CQWI exercise,34 aircraft stream launches and recoveries. Tucanos also used Dundee today,because of this.

Am I forgiven? Pretty please?

Oh! Oshkosh - OK just this once:D
What can I say?

Have we still got that many?:p

A mate of mine was on said VC-10. Bringing back marines from Arbroath from their recent duties. They regularly use EDI over Leuchers, not sure why though.

Passenger handling and/or proximity of onward destination.

Reichman

Well Leuchars is closer to Arbroath!

Couuld it be because EDI has on station Customs facilities? And baggage handlers?

Heard a rumour not confirmed that walking wounded from Iraq being admitted to hospitals up there.But don't quote me.

I have fond memories as a child watching the daily BOAC VC-10 on final for 32L at ORD. Would love to see a working one again. A beautiful aircraft.

AT

It may be that Leuchars could not provide the crash cover for a VC10 with lots of pax.

Pie

Was back from N.Ireland, not Iraq.

Edinburgh is also Leuchars Diversion.

See alot divert in when LVP at Leuchars

>>Do I take it that no-one knows the reason for the visit of this (for Edinburgh) unusual aircraft?<<

The VC10s are quite common at EDI, normally doing trooping flights.

This one being an example...

http://www1.airpics.com/showimg.php?imgid=57142