VC10 STARTS SOUTH AMERICA SERVICE

(9 Nov 1964) British United Airways have taken over the route between Europe and South America with the new VC10, the most modern jet in use by any airline in the world. The service will be twice weekly, carrying more than a hundred passengers and five tons of freight, and completing the six thousand mile flight in under twelve hours.
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[@davidlibby5740]

The VC-10 was a very beautiful, powerful and efficient aircraft. Very comfortable and quiet! Flew on this great aircraft to the Seychelles in 1976.
Master piece of British engineering!
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[@ianjohnson1920]

What a beautiful aeroplane.

[@simonf8902]

Go Britain. Plucky chaps. 😊