The Falklands War was fought in 1982 between Argentina and the United Kingdom. The Falklands consist of two large and many small islands in the South Atlantic Ocean east of Argentina, whose ownership had long been disputed. The key to the British success was the speed with which the British gained and then maintained air superiority over the islands and waters around them. In the 25 years since, the RAF has maintained an active presence on the islands. The C1 was a variant of the civil "Standard VC-10" fitted with the wing and more powerful engines of the "Super VC-10." The C1 can carry 139 passengers in rear-facing seats, eight standard pallets or up to 78 medical evacuation stretchers. The strengthened floor allowed the C1 to transport 1,000-lb. bombs for the Tornado GR1 force during the Gulf War, each aircraft carrying 50 per flight. During the war, No. 10 Sq. flew 1,326 sorties in over 5,000 hours. The squadron also took part in most other operations involving British forces, including the 1982 Falklands War and the 2003 war in Iraq.

Info: VC10 Diecast Model RAF No.10 Sqn, RAF Brize Norton, England, Falklands "Casevac" flights, June 1982