Hey guys,
as the RAF's VC10s were regular visitors to my local airport in Hannover (HAJ/EDDV) for many years, I'd like to share a small selection of the pictures I took there over the past few years.
The old ladies were usually parked right in front of the RAF Terminal at Bay 21A, such as XV106 on 12 July 2008
As you can see in this night shot, there are still markings for the VC10 and Tristar, which is quite uncommon for a civilian airport these days
On many occasions, the VC10s had a real talent to arrive at HAJ in the worst possible weather. But who cares about the weather when a Ten is on approach
XV105 on 31 October 2010
XV101 on 30 October 2010
XV102 on 28 October 2010
XV106 on 26 January 2011
XV106 on 20 January 2011
XV105 on 16 August 2011
XV108 on 26 July 2011
But from time to time they actually managed to catch some sunlight, such as XV105 on 31 October 2010
XV101 on 9 February 2011
XV105 on 23 September 2010
XV104 on 16 February 2010
XV101 on 26 June 2010
Sometimes the VC10s also used nearby Paderborn airport instead of Hannover, as did XV105 on 3 October 2010
It's always been great to experience the grace and power of the VC10 and it will be a very very sad day when the final curtain falls on these marvelous aircraft next month
VC10s at Hannover Airport
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VC10s at Hannover Airport
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Re: VC10s at Hannover Airport
Shot 7 (of "W") is one of the finest shots I've seen of the Ten anywhere. Utterly magnificent! It's really very sad now this is all getting real, I'm hoping I'll get one last chance to see one, but that really will be it
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Re: VC10s at Hannover Airport
Some great shots there Chris... would love to know the dates, see if any line up with my many visits to the airport driving one of the old girls
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Re: VC10s at Hannover Airport
Thanks for posting these fabulous images. Cracking stuff from start to finish. =D>
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Thank you for you comments, guys. Glad you like the pictures
@ Tonks: I've added the dates to the pictures.
@ Tonks: I've added the dates to the pictures.
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Re: VC10s at Hannover Airport
Some belting photos there Chris!! Your head on shot of 108 has been the home screen pic on my ipad for ages now.....hope you don't mind!!
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Re: VC10s at Hannover Airport
Wonderful photo's, thank you very much!