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Vickers VC10
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Have you seen these five vintage BOAC Vickers VC10 TV Commercials?
Advertising in the 1960s and 1970s was a little different today. When it came to airlines, they showcased…
Robin Day explains his design philosophy behind the BOAC Vickers Super VC10 cabin
It is well known that passengers loved flying on the Vickers VC10, with some choosing it over the…
Have you seen these two historic Vickers VC10 videos?
I really enjoy delving into aviation history because the stories are so very interesting. One aircraft I really…
What are the most ridiculous names airlines have given aircraft types?
When airline marketing departments are allowed to go wild, some very strange things happen. For example, there was…
Check out these vintage candid inflight 707, DC-8, VC10 and Comet 4 cabin photos
When it comes to aircraft cabin pictures from the jet set era, there are plenty around. Marketing departments…
What is the most unusual feature of East African Airways’ Vickers VC10?
Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda jointly created East African Airways, which commenced operating on 1 January 1946. Jet services…
Two exciting flying displays from air shows in the past
Health and safety rules have a lot to answer for, as many things that were permitted in the…
Does anyone remember the Vickers VC10?
The Vickers VC10 and Super VC10 were Britain’s entry into the long range jet aircraft market in the…
What do a Boeing 707, Vickers VC10 and Concorde have in common?
A common thread between these three aircraft? Any aviation person would tell you that it is fairly unlikely.…
Cute Alert: London Heathrow’s New Christmas Bears Video
Everyone loves bears! London Heathrow Airport has just released their Christmas TV commercial for 2017 and it is…