A total of 12 Type 1101 VC10 were purchased in 1964 – 65 , followed by 17 Type 1151 Super VC10 in 1965 – 69 . The VC10 became an immensely popular aircraft in the BOAC fleet , both with passengers and crew , being particularly praised for its comfort and low cabin-noise level . BOAC ( and later British Airways ) obtained higher load factors with the VC10 than with the 707 or any other aircraft of its fleets . Operational experience soon resulted in the deletion of the inboard thrust-reversers due to continued tailplane buffeting despite the engine repositioning . One BOAC Super VC10 was lost during the Dawson 's Field hijackings in 1970
Dawson 's Field hijackings
Dawson's Field hijackings
Vickers VC10