The Vickers VC10 is a mid-sized, narrow-body long-range British jet airliner designed and built by Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft) Ltd and first flown at Brooklands, Surrey, in 1962.

Nov 12, 2023 · The VC10 was the last passenger aircraft built by Vickers-Armstrong before the company was absorbed into British Aerospace. It was initially intended to be a military …

Feb 18, 2020 · In Britain, the VC-10 is considered a piece of aviation heritage, with several on display at local air museums. At Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome, a VC-10 is maintained and in …

Despite consistent popularity with its passengers, the VC10 only saw service with BOAC operating just 12 examples from April 1964 to 1975. Other operators included British United …

The Vickers VC10 is a mid-sized, narrow-body long-range British jet airliner designed and built by Vickers-Armstrong’s (Aircraft) Ltd and first flown at Brooklands, Surrey, in 1962.

Mar 29, 2024 · DALLAS — Today, in 1981, British Airways (BA) retired its last Vickers VC10, a mid-sized, narrow-body long-range jet. The VC10 was an iconic jet, and despite its limited …

On March 29, 1981, the last British Airways VC10 touched down at London Heathrow, and the entire family of aircraft was retired. Many of the VC10s went to the RAF, who used some for …

May 3, 2023 · There was no doubt that the VC10 was one of the finest British jets, built. But its future was very much determined by the unfortunate accidents of the Comet, as well as the …

Aug 3, 2023 · The VC-10 was the last large purely British jetliner; ever since, we have only managed regional jets and a junior role in the European Airbus consortium. It is perhaps hard …

Aug 19, 2019 · The Super VC10 triumphantly challenges American supremacy over the North Atlantic. BOAC has inaugurated regular passenger flights between London and New York. …