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Vickers Varsity 911

Discussion in 'Postwar' started by jmcq, Feb 15, 2026.

  1. jmcq

    jmcq Junior Member

    Finding my old ATC record of Service I find I flew in Varsity 911 , an air experience flight . I seem to remember that it was fitted out as a flying school room for Navigators?. It reminds me of the railway carriages with a desk between the seats.

    It was either at RAF Leconsfield or RAF Watton on 27/9/1964 for an hour and ten minutes cross-country I think.

    Anyone know if there were Varsitys at either of those stations and what happened to Varsity 911.
     
    jmcq, Feb 15, 2026
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  2. CL1

    CL1 116th LAA and 92nd (Loyals) LAA,Royal Artillery Patron

    According to AI
    Vickers Varsity
    WJ911 was a specific aircraft of the Vickers Varsity T.1 type operated by the Royal Air Force (RAF).
    Here are key details regarding WJ911 and its service:
    • Service History: Delivered on January 22, 1953.
    • Roles: It served with RAF Signals Command, notably with 115 Squadron.
    • Special Modifications: It acted as a research aircraft for the SARL (Signals and Radar Liaison) at one point, fitted with specialized gear around 1970.
    • Fate: Struck off charge (s.o.c.) on July 27, 1971, and transferred to Wyton.
    • Vickers Varsity T1, WJ911 / 623, Royal Air Force :
     
    CL1, Feb 15, 2026
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  3. jmcq

    jmcq Junior Member

    thanks for that , I suppose S.O.C. means scrapped.. My ATC book only shows the 911 part of its number , will amend it now.
     
    jmcq, Feb 15, 2026
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