Nearly a year ago I posted an item about Vickers Varsity WJ897 / G-BDFT and the accident which befell it on 19th August 1984. I said in that post that my aim was to set up a website about the aircraft, the group which maintained and flew it, and the accident itself, and I’m glad to say that this website is now at a stage where I think it’s ready to be publicised.
Please visit it at http://wj897-lapg.moonfruit.com.
I’d welcome comments particularly from yourselves, the cognoscenti of the historic aviation world (not flattery, truth!;)), and particularly any in-service anecdotes and photos.
I’m sure any fan of the Varsity will enjoy the photos we’ve posted on the site, and should you wish to know more, or even attend the anniversary, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Deb & Jon @ WJ897
By: Wyvernfan - 8th June 2009 at 08:30
Excellent site guys. Before he died (through illness) the only aircraft my father ever flew in was the Duxford Aviation Society’s Varsity out of Duxford on a pleasure flight for members in the early 1980’s.. and as a slight coincidence the day he died was the 29th August 1984, just ten days after the LAPG Varsity crash. He was very shocked and saddened when he heard of the loss, and quite thoughtful of his time in the air and what those poor souls must have gone through. I myself was 17 at the time and although i vaguely remember the TV reports i never knew exactly what happened, and living near Cambridge the coverage was quite brief.
The newpaper reports on your website are the first i have seen and brought a lump to my throat.. very moving.
Rob.
By: Rocketeer - 7th June 2009 at 23:18
Excellent website….i wish you luck with this fine endeavour
regards
Tony
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