About This Aircraft
The Avro York C.1, exemplified by TS798, was a British four-engined transport aircraft used during and after the Second World War. Developed by Avro from their acclaimed Lancaster bomber, it combined the Lancaster's wings, engines, and tail with a new, deep, slab-sided fuselage that offered substantial cargo capacity. TS798 served with Royal Air Force Transport Command, powered by four Rolls-Royce Merlin engines (though some Yorks used Bristol Hercules engines), which provided remarkable reliability. The aircraft could be configured to transport either freight or up to 56 troops. The York played a vital role in long-range transport and is most famous for its crucial contribution to the Berlin Airlift (1948-49), where the fleet proved invaluable in sustaining the city during the Soviet blockade, showcasing British resolve during a critical period of the Cold War.
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