Avro type 685 York

[westiearch1e]

I was in the Avro York, G-AMUL when it crashed at stanstead in April 1956

[bashleyhorn]

When I was a 16yr old aircraft apprentice one of the first jobs I had was to help change a Main wheel on one of the 3 Yorks in service with Euravia of London (now Britannia Airways) at Luton. Mostly I remember that the wheel was bigger than me. Spent many hours doing Major checks on them and loved them. The last one in Euravia service, G-AGNV is now at Cosford in RAF colours. Saddest thing for me is that I missed out on a training flight because my boss needed me for something trivial. Blast !!!

[Hanglands]

Both Cosford and Duxford have preserved examples of the Avro York, TS798 and MW232 respectively.

[SuperAncientmariner]

My time was in the early stages, the engines were off, no glazing and the flight deck was being rebuilt. I was only on it for a little while when they transfered me to the Storch team.

[RollaArtis]

I read somewhere that these planes were used for transporting coal in the Berlin airlift, and were subsequently full of coal dust that couldn't easily be removed!

[0800Batmobile]

Absolutely beautiful aircraft.

[CaptBubble]

When I visited Duxford about 3 years ago their York was being worked on. I asked if it was ever likely to take to the air again, and got a fairly emphatic "No". Sad

[SuperAncientmariner]

@CaptBubble I used to be involved in conservation at Duxford and the York was the first plane I worked on. It had been used by DAN AIR for transporting animals including (believe it or not) elephants. The corrosion of the frame from "leaking animal fluids"(piddle) was incredible

[CaptBubble]

@SuperAncientmariner I think it had recently been moved into the new hangar and was missing its outer wings at the time of my visit, but it looked so good that I assumed it might be in air-worthy condition, so congratulations on a great job!

[shalomxyzt]

This plane was an example of smart development a civil cargo plane from a bomber plane with the futures research for air forces didn't have economic profits in a world postsecondwar.

It is nice plane for me but upratted in its power engines,after age of turprop-propellers.

[Gruntol5]

At 3.57 same soundtrack as the "10 ton bomb video" - I think.

[avroken]

Any vids of this aircraft being built at Ringway?

ps The 1st Lacaster was built at Ringway. The Hanger is now burried under Manchester Airports 2nd main runway, Some of Faireys hangars still exist.

[ninandia]

My father worked at AVRO in Leeds as a design engineer. Apparently there were design problems with the bomb release equipment necessary to drop the bombs at a specific time during a specified distance. He and the team of engineers at AVRO made over 101 modifications to the Lancaster bomber to encompass the necessary 'bouncing bomb' apparatus. Needless to say I am very proud of him and his technical expertise.

[robinhorsley123]

@ninandia - This is fascinating. My Grandfather worked at Avro in the war. When I was a little boy he told me about the bouncing bomb and his involvement. Apparently his job was involved with doing modifications for various purposes. Do you have any more info?

[rnchy]

Thanks for the chance to see these rare aircraft!

[aetio2]

waw!! very good video...

Thanks a lot!!

[pacificlipper]

I got a mint condition Dinky Toys... Avro York Aircraft made around the mid 40,s in nr mint condition....wouldnt sell it for the world .... one of my favourite planes

thanks for the effort in putting this stuff on the net

[rockinroy555]

Marvellous video, many thanks. Love those lumbering crates, shame there's only one extant and that's not flying.

[evans128]

yes sir,I visited duxford recently with my young familly and we saw the york,in one piece and looking well,wouldn't it be truly fantastic to see the york and lancaster in flight together,they have the facilities.

[denberg2]

Keep 'em coming, Bomberguy!