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The VC10 managed to reach the eye of the public in many ways. This page shows some of the publications and other artefacts that are related to the VC10. VC10 Brochure from Ranger Magazine
VC10 Brochure from Ranger Magazine The VC10 was every boy's dream of course, and it is not surprising that Ranger, the National Magazine for Boys, took the time to tell them about it in this brochure. As the text may be hard to read on some pages here are some quotes: "Four Rolls-Royce Conway engines power our VC10. They have no silencers - because they are already quiet enough without them." And after explaining briefly how the engine works: "That busy process is often accompanied by considerable noise. Not so with our aircraft. Not only are its Conway engines extra quiet but they are mounted at the rear of the plane. The effect of this clever idea is that the aircraft flies ahead of its own noise. For passengers like us it is like flying in a gentle giant." The people on the ground were not really considered in those days I guess! Apart from this the real gem in this brochure is the poetry on the last page titled 'To the Captain of a VC10'.
Where better to park a pint.....
Images via A. Townshend and D. Garwood The VC10 reached many a magazine cover, especially in the first years of its existence.
1. Flight International, 21 June 1962 Images via A. Townshend Thanks to Paul Robinson here are some more covers featuring VC10s.
1. Aircraft Illustrated, June 1972
1. Aircraft Illustrated, October 1977 Images via P. Robinson These first day covers were flown on BOAC's inaugural flights to St. Lucia and the Seychelles. Both flights were in 1971, showing that the interest in the VC10 had not lessened by then.
Images via A. Townshend This cover was flown more recently to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the VC10, it was signed by the five living British Prime Ministers as well as other VC10 related persons.
Image via www.aviationcollectables.co.uk In the days before in flight entertainment systems the Flight Bulletin was the way to let the passengers know how high and how fast they were flying.
1. BA911, Tokyo to Hong Kong on Super G-ASGF Images via G. Hall Before each flight a loadsheet is prepared to determine the aircraft's weight and balance and to ensure that each is within the limitations of the aircraft. This particular sheet is for flight BA591, Super VC10 G-ASGC from London Heathrow to John F. Kennedy Airport, New York.
For a larger and better readable version click here. Image via G. Hall Another important piece of paperwork: the itinerary for a five man cabin crew scheduling them for a 17 day trip to the far east. Some ports of call: Tokyo (HND), Hong Kong (HKG), Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB), Seychelles (SEZ), Johannesburg (JNB) and Nairobi, Kenya (NBO). Of interest is the note: After Take Off from Tokyo the aircraft suffered an engine failure and had to turn back. The next sector to Hong Kong was then flown as a three-engined ferry flight without passengers.
Image via G. Hall Vickers/BAC VC10 Promotional Brochure A brochure issued by Vickers in 1961 describing the virtues of the VC10 and Super VC10 designs.
Images copyright BAE SYSTEMS via P. Robinson |
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