Vickers VC10 1101, G-ARVB / 805, Vickers Aircraft / BAC
Registration: G-ARVB
Construction Number: 805
Code Number: BOAC
Model Vickers VC10 1101
Operator: Vickers Aircraft / BAC
Airport: Torrejon AB (TOJ / LETO), Spain
Photographer: Maurice Ungless
Date Taken: 08/1963
Date Submitted: 05/02/2013
G-ARVB first flew as second production aircraft (third off the line) on 21st December 1962. Picture shows first Tropical Trials of the VC10 type at Torrejon Nato Air Base near Madrid. Shows aircraft taxi in after a runway trial of abandoned take-off, as part of the C of A certification programme.
Picture ID:1387743