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"Farnborough International Air Show": Royal Air force details VC-10 tanker retirement

London, United Kingdom - It will be replaced by the new A-330 Voyager

Kevin Brookes, 101 Sqn commanding officer, said the RAF Vickers VC-10 tanker fleet is due to be gradually whittled down over the next nine months. Brookes made the announcement during the "Farnborough International Air Show" in London (July 9-13). According to declarations, the RAF Brize Norton base currently operates eight VC-10 tankers, a "Mix of C1Ks, K3s and K4s". The different marks of VC-10...

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Rome, Italy, 07/10/2012 15:50
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