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Originally Posted by Richard
Flew out to Malta on one of those, plus another couple of flights as well. I recall sitting in a row of seats that faced backwards. Not a pleasant way to fly.
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Rearward facing seats were for a long time believed to be safer and all RAF transports had them up to and including the VC10. Then somebody pointed out that anything unsecured in the cabin would smash you in the face in the event of a rapid deceleration!