By: old shape - 13th February 2009 at 20:23
The VC10 looks good because it was designed to do so. Very especially the “Whale tail”.
These days, the chase for absolute aerodynamic efficiency means that all the big jets look like they come out of the same jelly mould. The aerodynamic lines are CAD-CAM’d for the given platform.
The only design elements that can be “Personalised” are the shape of Cockpit Windows, leading edge of the fin. Nose (Blunt or pointy!).
That’s about it.
By: JetSet - 13th February 2009 at 20:09
Gotta love the old Vickers bird. I saw it departing over Mobberly and nearly rear-ended a bus.:eek:
By: Bristol_Rob - 10th February 2009 at 23:23
Gorgeous! I cannot pinpoint exactly what makes the design of the VC-10 so good…but it does! 😀
I agree!
By: steve rowell - 10th February 2009 at 22:41
There is nothing better than RAF Transport Aircraft they may be old and tired but they have to be the best looking aircraft flying in the UK!
Great shots! Im assumeing they were diversions from Brize?
It maybe getting on in years but what makes you think it’s tired…depends on how many cycles it’s done i would have thought!!!
By: Bristol_Rob - 10th February 2009 at 21:00
Very Nice Shots Neil
I was Luckiy Enough to see this Aircraft at Heathrow last October
Might wear Ear Plugs Next time but it was Great to see something Different.
Nice one
Rob
🙂
By: EGTC - 10th February 2009 at 20:48
Yeah its great to see oldies like that. You’re so lucky to get so close up to them!
Great pics.
By: lukeylad - 10th February 2009 at 20:46
There is nothing better than RAF Transport Aircraft they may be old and tired but they have to be the best looking aircraft flying in the UK!
Great shots! Im assumeing they were diversions from Brize?
By: TRIDENT MAN - 10th February 2009 at 20:29
Oh the TriStar……………………..
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