Originally Posted by
CharlieJuliet
We certainly had a Varsity in my time - 83 - 85 - WL 679. It was used for research into various systems that were installed.
Probably the one which was used for the development of FLIR and low light TV and which generally flew after dark with the optical flats in the 'bomb bay' providing an excellent 'platform' in which to mount the two sensors. The very first landings using these systems were carried out by '679 with all airfield lighting switched off.
OC Flying at the time was very keen on these systems and he took the time to show us the videotapes of these trials.