What an elegant aeroplane the VC10 was. And a great example of British engineering at its best. I had the good fortune to go inside one when I visited Duxford Air Museum a few years back.
@harley55100 ~ I worked at LAX (for JAL) during the entire decade of the 70's and remember BOAC operating the VC10. When that airplane took off it was so loud that the engines seemed to crackle as it approached rotation speed. It was a beautiful airplane, certainly among my favorites (including the B707) of that era of civil aviation.
I can't even begin to describe you how extremely noisy that plane was when taking off. VC10s were probably the noisiest commercial airplanes ever to grace the skies. The BAC 1-11 came closest to matching the noise level produced by the VC10.
Nevertheless, I kinda miss those planes. I'd love to hear them taking off one more time. It brings back childhood memories..
Brilliant, wonder why now you never actually see exterior shots of the plane flying on new airline ads?. I bet its most likely to keep the eco-nutters happy
It should have been named the Viceroy VC10!
CaptenSmoochie 5 days ago
Beautiful.
upiluften 1 month ago
In my opinion the most gorgeous subsonic airliner.
maurirossi 4 months ago
What an elegant aeroplane the VC10 was. And a great example of British engineering at its best. I had the good fortune to go inside one when I visited Duxford Air Museum a few years back.
cupcakefairy87 4 months ago
@harley55100 ~ I worked at LAX (for JAL) during the entire decade of the 70's and remember BOAC operating the VC10. When that airplane took off it was so loud that the engines seemed to crackle as it approached rotation speed. It was a beautiful airplane, certainly among my favorites (including the B707) of that era of civil aviation.
MrRonnieG 4 months ago
One of the best airline commercials ever!!
avioncamper 9 months ago
@harley55100 an RAF one took off over my house the other day actually from East Midlands... it was truly amazing!!
willwoodhouse 11 months ago
I can't even begin to describe you how extremely noisy that plane was when taking off. VC10s were probably the noisiest commercial airplanes ever to grace the skies. The BAC 1-11 came closest to matching the noise level produced by the VC10.
Nevertheless, I kinda miss those planes. I'd love to hear them taking off one more time. It brings back childhood memories..
harley55100 1 year ago
Beautiful classic British airliner! I love it!
awlcvl 1 year ago
Brilliant, wonder why now you never actually see exterior shots of the plane flying on new airline ads?. I bet its most likely to keep the eco-nutters happy
macnerd93 1 year ago