Aircraft Photo of XD366 | Vickers 668 Varsity T.1 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #499443
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XD366
Military Code:16
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Varsity
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Varsity
Aircraft Version:Vickers 668 Varsity T.1
C/n (msn):[ XD366 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:CFS - Central Flying School
Location
City / Airport:Newquay - CornwallMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGHQ   IATA: NQY   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Battle of Britain Air Show 1968
 
Photo Date:14 September 1968
Photo by:Chris England
Photo ID: 499443
Photo Comment

This was the 163rd and last Varsity built, replacing WJ900 which was diverted to the Swedish Air Force. According to the December 2012 edition of Classic Aircraft, XD366 was built "largely from spares" and as a result apparently exhibited "some unpleasant flying characteristics". It was scrapped at Little Rissington in 1969 after being used for fire practice.

This photo is copyright © Chris England, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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