Whats your favorite classic british airliner?

steve p · Post by **steve p** » 16 Jan 2007, 13:11

Is it too late to vote for the HP.42?

Best wishes
Steve P

Nigel H-J · Post by **Nigel H-J** » 16 Jan 2007, 13:21

Hi Mark and welcome to the Forum.

Don't be put off by some of the comments made by other members of this Forum Mark.

This is purely down to them being overly protective towards their own favourite aircraft and some will take great personal offence in seeing their Favourite Classic coming second in any poll!!

jonesey2k · Post by **jonesey2k** » 16 Jan 2007, 14:48

Could we add the option for multiple choices?

Tweek · Post by **Tweek** » 16 Jan 2007, 20:36

VC-10 for me. Seeing as I'm predominantly interested in military aviation, the VC-10 appeals to me as it's still in service with the RAF. Not to mention the fact that it's loud, smoky, and probably the best looking airliner ever made!

However, I'd still love to see Boscombe Down's BAC 1-11s, and I sure wouldn't mind seeing Canopus back in the air... if only! :-({|=

A320s? Pfft! :whistle:

Adrian Wainer · Post by **Adrian Wainer** » 21 Jan 2007, 21:53

The DeHavilland Albatros

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Havilland_Albatross

and the Avro Ashton

http://www.pbase.com/marauder61/image/45291067

and the "Rutland Reindeer"

and the "Fireflash MK6"

http://www.fsimzone.com/new/downloadvie ... h_V2..html

Best and Warm Regards
Adrian Wainer

Paul K · Post by **Paul K** » 21 Jan 2007, 22:00

It was a close run thing between the Comet and the 748, but I went with the Comet in the end. I still remember seeing an RAF Transport Command 4C as a child in Singapore, and its that image that swung my vote. A superb model, but so is the 748.

Reheat · Post by **Reheat** » 21 Jan 2007, 22:37

Vanguard for me!

speedbird591 · Post by **speedbird591** » 21 Jan 2007, 22:47

Oh God! Is this poll still going on? What's it for?

Oh well, whatever the question was I'm sure that Vickers VC10 and/or Gold Speedbird is the right answer :roll:

Ian

Tom Clayton · Post by **Tom Clayton** » 21 Jan 2007, 23:44

Out of what choices were given, my choice is the VC-10. I just love the way she looks with full flaps and flared at touchdown.

But, I suppose if the choice was there, I'd have gone with the Bristol Britannia. I've always had a soft spot for the big propliners.

DispatchDragon · Post by **DispatchDragon** » 22 Jan 2007, 01:34

"Rutland Reindeer"

Ah Adrian how wonderful another Neville Chute afficiando

Well I would normally dip in the my vote for the Brit -- But as the Thread and Poll seem totally out of control - My votes for the Brits Bigger sexier Mum -

Leif