Tonx
01-11-2016, 06:24
Wow! Or rather one of the latest exhibits on display at the RAF Museum Cosford in the shape of Bob. This is the former 101 Sq RAF Vickers VC10 XR808 (hence Bob) which ended it's days as a refuelling tanker two years ago. She was flown to Bruntingthorpe in Leicestershire post-decommissioning and then roaded to RAF Cosford in four consignments.
By the Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary celebrations last year Bob was alongside Hangar 2 at the museum under assembly. But the decision has been taken to roll her back from that location and plant her by the Hercules at a spot near to the actual airfield. Thought this General Discussions section was best for launching a VC10 posting with the following photos which I have had sent to me.
Note: Bruntingthorpe still has VC10 ZA147 / N in fully-working order and it is able to perform high-speed taxi runs.
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By the Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary celebrations last year Bob was alongside Hangar 2 at the museum under assembly. But the decision has been taken to roll her back from that location and plant her by the Hercules at a spot near to the actual airfield. Thought this General Discussions section was best for launching a VC10 posting with the following photos which I have had sent to me.
Note: Bruntingthorpe still has VC10 ZA147 / N in fully-working order and it is able to perform high-speed taxi runs.
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