Friday 5 April 2013 - RAF VC10 C1K XR808 performs a "touch and go" to Runway 33 at Birmingham!!


RAF VC10 C1K XR808 made an approach and touch and go to Runway 33....

.... the aircraft wears the special "50 years of VC10 flying - 1962-2012" and
"101 Squadron 95th anniversary 1917-2012" titles Photos Brett Allen

Look how close you need to be to get photos like the above!

The aircraft rolled along the runway....

.... and just kept rolling passed the Airport Fire Station

.... before rotating again as it passed Taxiway Kilo

Power on as it climbs off Runway 33....
 
.... and over Sheldon Country Park Photos: Robert Jones

.... next stop Newcastle!! - another classic visit by a VC10 to BHX!!

Air France Airbus A320-214 F-GKXY operated their afternoon flight to Paris CDG

Piper Navajo Chieftain N350PB was an afternoon departure