Classic arrivals at Newquay

摘要

On April 26, the last flyable BAC 1-11 jetliner in Europe landed at Newquay Cornwall Airport at the end of its final flight. The aircraft, which has been acquired by the Classic Air Force from QinetiQ and the Ministry of Defence, took-off from Boscombe Down, Wilts, at 11.30am and performed a circuit and flypast before departing for the final time. It landed at 12.15pm, marking the end of almost 50 years of 'One Eleven' operations in Britain. It was accepted by Classic Air Force CEO Gp Capt Davie Paton and Director Trevor Bailey. For Trevor it was an emotional moment that drew to a conclusion more than two years of negotiations.