The Vickers VC10 is a retired 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.

VC10s in RAF service. From early on in the VC10's career the RAF was interested in the type, but it wasn't until after the airlines had sold their aircraft that the main career of the VC10 in RAF …

Jul 25, 2016 · The VC10's safety record did not remain unblemished, however for all the hours flown just two crashes claimed lives. The RAF's only loss of a VC10 occurred at Brize Norton …

A VC10 holds the record for the fastest subsonic crossing of the Atlantic: G-ASGC flew from New York’s JFK to Prestwick, Scotland in 5 hours 1 minute in March 1979. The time was taken from …

Delivered to newly formed No 10 Squadron RAF Transport Command (later Air Support Command) at RAF Fairford (based there until 23 May 1967, later Brize Norton) as their first …

Although designed as a civil airliner the VC10 has proven to be an excellent platform for Air to Air Refuelling (AAR), and in this role has served the Royal Air Force (RAF) for almost twenty …

Feb 19, 2025 · Let’s explore the history of the VC10, its design, legacy, and influence on aviation. The prototype. The VC10 was developed by Vickers-Armstrongs as a long-range airliner …

May 3, 2023 · The VC10 really was the Queen of the Skies and was thoroughly enjoyed by all the crews that flew them and passengers that flew on them. Despite its relatively short commercial …

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 …

Dec 31, 2023 · The Vickers VC10 was a British-built aircraft known for its performance and durability in harsh environments. The VC10 was initially designed for military use but gained …