Due to hit the shelves in a few weeks is a new book written by Chris Gibson about the unbuilt military variants of the VC10. For the first time a closer look at all the plans that Vickers based upon the VC10 design is available, featuring archive material, drawings and new artwork.
Many of the options offered featured new and interesting approaches to the problem of fitting military hardware for one or more roles into an airframe. This led to multi-role variants, including one where the nose section of the aircraft could be exchanged for one equipped for another specific role. Another interesting story is the AEW project. In this competition the VC10 may have made a much better platform than the Nimrod that was trialed, which eventually was passed over by the venerable Shackleton.
So, do you want to know what a 'Poffler' is? The book should be available from the first week of April and can be ordered from Amazon through the link below:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0956195105?ie=UTF8&tag=alittlevc10de-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0956195105
i know absolutely NOTHING about this Mackrick! 
thanks mate! 
