Sad, sad news...
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Sad, sad news...
Sad news today...
It was announced today that as of 14th October 05, 10 Sqn will be disbandedand and 101 will remain as the only VC10 Sqn. It was also confirmed that 3 more VC10s (2 K4s and a C1K) will be scrapped this year.
Ummmmmm
Been expecting it, but still sad news... especially as I am on 10 Sqn. Guess I will be digging out my old badges.
Tonks
It was announced today that as of 14th October 05, 10 Sqn will be disbandedand and 101 will remain as the only VC10 Sqn. It was also confirmed that 3 more VC10s (2 K4s and a C1K) will be scrapped this year.
Ummmmmm
Been expecting it, but still sad news... especially as I am on 10 Sqn. Guess I will be digging out my old badges.
Tonks
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Oh wow, Tonkers! Has this been on the books for some time? Us yolkels in Wales usually get the news late but this is not good. Is there any plans for a disbandment party etc? If so how do we keep in touch? I was ex 10 myself and it is a shame to see the squadron a/c coming to us for scrap.
I expect to see one appear on Ebay sometime. If the whole kite then the bits
I expect to see one appear on Ebay sometime. If the whole kite then the bits
Never had a GE's wallet. It was always empty when I got back but I always had a smile on my face
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It had been on the cards for many months (years to be honest), but as to which Sqn was a well-ish kept secret I have no doubt there will be a big party... keep an eye on PPRUNE, I am sure details will be announced. Are you a member of the 10 Sqn Ass Laurig??
I hope bits don't end up on Ebay, the idea is that they are going for spares!!!
Tonks
I hope bits don't end up on Ebay, the idea is that they are going for spares!!!
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The bets are on as to if the aircraft get here with the control column badges still intact
No. Tonkers, I never did get around to joining. If I wasn't down route I was either up here or in the LSS bar Bit remiss of me really. I will keep an eye out on Prunne.
Who is running the assoc and are they still taking orders?
No. Tonkers, I never did get around to joining. If I wasn't down route I was either up here or in the LSS bar Bit remiss of me really. I will keep an eye out on Prunne.
Who is running the assoc and are they still taking orders?
Never had a GE's wallet. It was always empty when I got back but I always had a smile on my face
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The C1K which will be scrapped
Does anyone know which C1K will be scrapped as my Grandad used to fly and there were many significant planes in his career in the RAF. Any information would be much appreciated.
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C1K for scrap
Firstly, what is an u/c problem and is the C1K that is likely to be scrapped 807 as that airframe was the one that my Grandad first flew as captain and the last one that he ever flew, so is special to the family.
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