My late father was the pilot of this Valetta. WJ467 was a T.4 from RAF Leeming. I would welcome a copy of the photograph very much as the 2 small photos we had have disappeared with time.
I have a copy of the accident report. Basically my father was on assymetric one engine out and could not maintain height ,I believe it was a hot day in August and just managed to clear the A1. He had to boot the co-pilot to evacuate the aircraft he was in negative shock. Both got a severe bollocking from the crash crew as they were found sitting on a fence having a cigarette.
This aircraft seemed fated . My father said it later fell off the Queen Mary trailer and caused massive traffic problems in York !
Last edited by T-21; 16th May 2011 at 20:01.