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Picture of the Vickers VC10 Type 1100 aircraft

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More: Vickers VC10 Type 1100
More: Biggin Hill (BQH / EGKB)
More: UK - England, September 14, 1963
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A visitor from Singapore posted Tue June 9, 2009:
Used to see them fly over my place.the tail fin reminded me of a shark!!

A visitor from - posted Tue June 9, 2009:
Can almost hear the roar of those Conways. Brings back memories of the 60s, living at Effingham, just a couple of miles from Wisley and seeing VC-10s and other Vickers planes flying over our house.

A visitor from United States posted Thu May 7, 2009:
I just want to add one more to the list of comments on this superb photo of a beautiful machine. A truly unique design of its time.

A visitor from United States posted Mon May 4, 2009:
The VC-10 was truly one of the most beautiful airliners ever built. This photo demonstrates those classic lines majestically.

A visitor from Malaysia posted Tue October 21, 2008:
Great angle, reminds me of flying to Lusaka in 70's! Lovely clean lines on VC 10

A visitor from - posted Sat September 13, 2008:
Nice shot of one of the most beautiful airplanes ever built. 5 stars.

A visitor from United States posted Tue July 22, 2008:
Almost looks like it has no engines. Great shot.

A visitor from India posted Wed April 16, 2008:
Sdfgd

A visitor from Canada posted Fri March 14, 2008:
The VC10 has such beautiful lines, and the old livery still looks elegant !

A visitor from United States posted Mon January 21, 2008:
What an amazing aircraft. The wings look like none other. So beautiful. Thank you for the photo. Absolutely, one of the timeless shots here on a.net.

A visitor from Brazil posted Sat October 20, 2007:
One of the most beautiful aircraft ever built, it had a great passenger appeal. Silent, swift, superb.

A visitor from United Kingdom posted Wed August 15, 2007:
Great angle shows off this beautiful-looking plane in its attractive livery to best effect.

A visitor from Canada posted Sun July 8, 2007:
In my opinion this is the best photo I have seen on a.net. I have looked at it many times and finally decided to comment

A visitor from United Kingdom posted Tue June 26, 2007:
What a sexy plane!

A visitor from United States posted Sat April 28, 2007:
Five stars for the plane the airline the quality and the year.

A visitor from United Kingdom posted Sat April 28, 2007:
Nice camera angle, well taken.

A visitor from Brazil posted Sat April 28, 2007:
What a stunning shot!!!! More than 40 years ago!!!! Too Beautiful!!!!!

A visitor from Australia posted Sat April 28, 2007:
I love these old Vickers. It's a shame i wasn't around at the time to be able to travel on one of these, in my opinion, very beautiful aircraft.

A visitor from Netherlands posted Thu April 26, 2007:
Wow what a superb classic shot!

A visitor from Sweden posted Wed April 25, 2007:
Nice classic shot.

A visitor from United States posted Wed April 25, 2007:
My first transatlantic flight was in one of these. One of my all time favourites.

A visitor from Germany posted Wed April 25, 2007:
Yet another classic! 5*!

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