Tribute to the VC10 by Ivan Berryman. BAT69

Tribute to the VC10 by Ivan Berryman. BAT69DHM6280. Tribute to the VC10 by Ivan Berryman. Celebrating its 50th year of faithful service in 2012, the Vickers VC10 has proved to be one of the most enduring types in British aviation. The final role for these elegant veterans has been to provide mid air refueling for the RAF, as typified here by C. 1K XV106 'W' of 101 Sqn, Brize Norton. Retirement is planned for March 2013 for the final few serving aircraft, closing a significant chapter in the

609 Squadron (PR) and 152 Squadron (UM) were pitting themselves against the Luftwaffe

HMS Bristol departing Portsmouth by Ivan Berryman

while also claiming two more victories over Farman aircraft in July 1917

the Tiger is rightfully regarded as one of the most effective fighting machines of the war

This made England the World Champions of the 2003 Rugby World Cup

had been shot down by deadly flak

This position held as many as 16 battalions and 14 heavy guns

The Zulu attacks also became uncoordinated

Bert Winwood (deceased)

51 squadron

USS Fletcher DD445 by Randall Wilson USS Fletcher riding shotgun for units of a supply group in 1945

and with the arrival of the Fw190s