5 September
On This Day, 1940: On 5 September 1940, Bromide jamming was used operationally against German navigation beams, marking the practical beginning of…
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Aircraft of the Royal Air Force classified as transport & support aircraft — profiled in full.
Vickers VC10
Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft) Ltd
Transport & Support AircraftThe Vickers VC10 first flew in 1964 and entered RAF service in 1966, as a long-range strategic transport developed from a project designed for the civilian market. Designed to operate from tropical airfields around the world, the VC10 was needed to carry through the Cold War a significant contribution to British worldwide commitment. The type was built in quantity for the aerial refuelling role and remained in front line service world-wide until 2013.
View aircraft → Entered service April 1966
Retired 2013
Max speed 580 mph (933 km/h)
Ceiling 42,000 ft (12,802 m)
Range 3,800 mi (6,115 km)