C/n 828 - XR808. XR808 at Bruntingthorpe awaiting the arrival of ZA147 on 25 September 2013. Photo J. Hieminga. Of the fourteen VC10 C Mk.1 aircraft that were initially delivered to the RAF, XR808 holds the record for duration of service. It was the first to be delivered to 10 Squadron in July 1966 and it was the last to leave RAF service in ...

Assembled by British Aircraft Corporation at Brooklands (Weybridge), Surrey as VC-10 Type 1106, (One of 14 RAF VC 10 C. Mk 1 aircraft) constructor’s number 828, serials block XR806 – XR810. Part of an initial order for five VC-10s for the RAF to specification C.239/60 for VIP and Far East Route use.

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.

Jun 21, 2015 · BAC Vickers VC-10 C1K (1180) with registration XR808 airframe details and operator history including first flight and delivery dates, seat configurations, engines, fleet numbers and names

AIRCRAFT HISTORY - VICKERS/BAC VC10 XR808 Assembled by British Aircraft Corporation at Brooklands (Weybridge), Surrey as VC-10 Type 1106, (One of 14 RAF VC 10 C. Mk 1 aircraft) constructor’s number 828, serials block XR806 – XR810. Sep 61 Part of an initial order for five VC-10s for the RAF to specification C.239/60 for VIP and Far East

Nov 6, 2015 · After an eight month dismantling process, a 70 mile journey along the M6/M54 motorway and a four month rebuild, the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford is pleased to announce that its latest acquisition, VC10 serial number XR808 is now complete and on public display.

This photo gallery includes a selection of images charting the journey of VC10 XR808, also known as Bob. The aircraft is now on display at Cosford following an eight month dismantling process, a 70 mile journey along the M6/M54 motorway and a four month rebuild.

Three very different aircraft on static display at Leuchars 2012 Airshow, headed by VC10 C1K XR808 from 101 Squadron based at RAF Brize Norton, wearing special markings celebrating 50 years of the VC10, KC-135R 62-3576 of the 157th ARW, New Hampshire Air National Guard based at Pease ANGB, and KC-10A 79-1712 of the 514th AMW, Air Force Reserve ...

Everything you need to know about XR808 (1966 Vickers VC10 C.1 C/N 828) including aircraft data, history and photos

Jun 12, 2015 · The Museum’s new aircraft, serial number XR808 was part of an initial order of five VC10s for the RAF and was to be used for VIP and Far East Routes. After an initial period at RAF Fairford, XR808 spent the next 46 years based at RAF Brize Norton.