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RIAT 2004
The 2004 edition of the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford was
visited by VC10 C Mk.1 XV109. With the age of digital photography upon us the
following images soon became available.
1 to 4. Four images showing XV109 on the approach to land, and taxiing
towards the parking area.
Photo A. Wilson |
Photo I. Middleton |
Photo I. Middleton |
Photo I. Middleton |
1. Moving along the taxiways towards its parking spot.
2. Parked in the static show in slightly sunnier weather.
3. Ventilation for the crew and their visitors was provided as can be seen.
4. Trying out the captain's seat!
Photo I. Middleton |
Photo I. Middleton |
Photo I. Middleton |
Photo G. Flores |
1. Underwing shot showing the line-up markings under the wingtip for use
during aerial refuelling.
2. The rear end of two Conways.
3. Looking towards the front of the aircraft.
4. The flightdeck of XV109, showing a few modern additions to the 1960's
cockpit.
Photo G. Flores |
Photo G. Flores |
Photo G. Flores |
Photo G. Flores |
1. View towards the copilot's side of the flightdeck
2. A view of the rear galley, showing the service door and the attendant's panel
above it.
3. Looking out from the rear service door, over the wing, at the 'Rasta Cat'
parked next to the VC10.
4. The front end of two Conways.
1. The nose of XV109 with the refuelling probe and one of the taxi lights
clearly visible.
2. Looking back towards the tail, with the weather slowly deteriorating in the
background.
3 - 4. XV109 leaving Fairford again, until next year.
1 - 2. XV109 departing for her home base at RAF Brize Norton.
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