Built for RAF in 1948 as Auster AOP.6 VW993 serving 663 and 651 Squadrons. Sold to Beagle Aircraft in 1962 and converted to Terrier 2 G-ASCD with new c/n B.615. Later PH-SFT. After retirement restored in AOP.6 colours as VW993 for display at Elvington.