More than half a century ago, BOAC was offering a select group of invited guests from the industry, politics and the news media on Vickers VC10 route-proving flights ahead of its entry into service. Bruce Hales-Dutton speaks to a few of those involved in making the marathon operation happen in a report that is illustrated with stunning colour photos
Fancy a day-trip to West Africa: breakfast at Heathrow, a lunchtime paddle in the balmy South Atlantic, and back in time for the last train home?
More than half a century ago, that’s what the British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) was offering a select group of invited guests from the industry, politics and the news media.
