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Old 30th Jun 2008, 01:13
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Milt
 
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Stealing a Varsity

Didn't a non flying airman steal a Varsity in the late 50s. Ended up crashing into a French village after several hours of controlled flight.

I found the Varsity to be somewhat of a mess inside but we embryo TPs at ETPS managed to find the ragged edges of their performance and handling envelopes. Must say I preferred the ladylike handling of the Gooneybird.

Unlike the Bristol Freighter, I didn't have to ask someone the way to the Varsity flight deck before flying one for the first time.

Then there was the Valetta but I think it came before the Varsity.
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