Vickers Varsity T1, WJ888 / 615, Royal Air Force
Registration: WJ888
Construction Number: 615
Code Number: J
Military Unit: No 2ANS Thorney Island.
Model Vickers Varsity T1
Operator: Royal Air Force
Airport: Colyton, East Devon, UK - England
Photographer: Noel Collier
Date Taken: 28/03/1955
Date Submitted: 05/08/2011
Abandoned near Axminster at night after engine fire, pilot i/c managed to stear the aircraft south towards the sea before departing, but the aircraft had a mind of its own and crashed half a mile west of Colyton Devon.
Picture ID:1304543