Photographer: Stuart H. Bourne
Location: London Heathrow Airport (LHR), July 1975
Aircraft: Vickers Super VC10, Registration G-ASGP
Livery: BOAC scheme with British Airways titles (transitional hybrid)
This rare and historically significant photograph captures Vickers Super VC10 G-ASGP during a pivotal moment in British aviation history. Taken by renowned aviation photographer Stuart H. Bourne, the image shows the aircraft in classic BOAC livery—midnight blue cheatline, white upper fuselage, and gold speedbird tail (not visible)—but bearing the newly introduced British Airways titles.
Following the 1974 merger of BOAC and BEA into British Airways, several aircraft operated in this hybrid configuration before the full rollout of the Negus livery. G-ASGP exemplifies this transitional phase, making this image a valuable archival reference for enthusiasts and historians alike.
The VC10 itself was a British engineering marvel, designed for long-range routes to Africa and Asia. Its rear-mounted Rolls-Royce Conway engines and T-tail configuration gave it a quiet cabin and distinctive silhouette. Though commercially overshadowed by American jets, the VC10 remains beloved for its elegance and performance.
This listing is ideal for collectors seeking authentic documentation of post-merger British Airways branding and the operational legacy of the VC10 fleet.
