The end of an era, Bruntingthorpe 25th September 2013

[jonf45]

A sad day yesterday, but a very enjoyable one nonetheless. Many thanks to all who made it possible, including the crew who kindly hung around signing the books they were giving away (result!) posiing for photos and answering all sorts of questions. I was meant to leave to pick the kids up at 2, but managed to talk a friend into picking them up, i finally got home around 8!!!
Anyway, some pics of the end of the flying career of one of Britains finest achievements:

VC10 K3 ZA147 Bruntingthorpe 25.09.13-2 by jonf45, on Flickr


VC10 K3 ZA147 Bruntingthorpe 25.09.13-3 by jonf45, on Flickr


VC10 K3 ZA147 Bruntingthorpe 25.09.13-4 by jonf45, on Flickr


VC10 K3 ZA147 Bruntingthorpe 25.09.13 by jonf45, on Flickr


VC10 K3 ZA147 Bruntingthorpe 25.09.13-6 by jonf45, on Flickr

It couldn't last for ever

VC10 K3 ZA147 Bruntingthorpe 25.09.13-7 by jonf45, on Flickr


VC10 K3 ZA147 Bruntingthorpe 25.09.13-8 by jonf45, on Flickr

And then it was all over


VC10 K3 ZA147 and Crew Bruntingthorpe 25.09.13 by jonf45, on Flickr


VC10 K3 ZA147 Bruntingthorpe 25.09.13-17 by jonf45, on Flickr


VC10 C1k XR808 and K3 ZA147 Bruntingthorpe 25.09.13 by jonf45, on Flickr


VC10 K3 ZA147 Bruntingthorpe 25.09.13-23 by jonf45, on Flickr

Highlight of the day:

Me in VC10 K3 ZA147 Bruntingthorpe 25.09.13-1 by jonf45, on Flickr

Loads more in my flickr site, including some not so nice ones of whats left of XV106/108, and got the missus to do some vid so i'll post when i get round to editing that!

Hope they were of interest
Jon

[Squawk1177]

Hey some nice shots on flicker matey - obviously well worth hanging around for. Sorry I missed you.

A bittersweet day for everyone

S1177

[petet16]

Nice shots =D>

I notice the Vickers badges are missing from the centres of the control columns...............I wonder how many of them will be appearing on ebay

[vololiberista]

Nice shots =D>

I notice the Vickers badges are missing from the centres of the control columns...............I wonder how many of them will be appearing on ebay

Yes, perhaps he/she that filched them can send them to Brooklands as they are missing at least two!
vololiberista

[chrisVC10]

Awesome pics!

Nice shot of Bob too

[jonf45]

Thanks a lot guys

Just looked through pics again and noticed that for the first(and undoubtedly)last time, i managed to catch the strobe light on this one!!


VC10 K3 ZA147 Bruntingthorpe 25.09.13 by jonf45, on Flickr

If only the mound of earth hadn't been in the way!!!
Cheers
jon

[Magnum]

Nice shots =D>

I notice the Vickers badges are missing from the centres of the control columns...............I wonder how many of them will be appearing on ebay

I asked about them when I was talking to the crew onboard ZA147 at the Enthusiasts day as they were missing already. I was told they had been already been auctioned off.

[Tonkenna]

They raised several thousands of pounds for charity! (RAFBF) Sadly they were well out of my price range. I have a nice control wheel but sadly will never get a badge for it. Hey ho...

Tonks

[jonf45]

They raised several thousands of pounds for charity! (RAFBF) Sadly they were well out of my price range. I have a nice control wheel but sadly will never get a badge for it. Hey ho...

Tonks

Good to hear that, shame you couldn't have sneaked one off!!
I was toying with the idea of trying to strap the tail off of XV106 onto the roof of my wife's mini on weds, i'm sure no-one would have noticed

Anyway, one last pic from me that i was messing around with earlier:


VC10 K3 ZA147 Bruntingthorpe 25.09.13-negative by jonf45, on Flickr

Cheers
Jon

[petet16]

I always fancied one of the control column badges, when I was at Brize I couldn't nick one as the missing badge would create a fod hazard when it was noticed , and they were removed before delivery to St Athan, the metal adhesive Rolls Royce badges that used to be carried on the nacelles were no problem, they could be ordered through stores