Avro Tudor Mk. V G-AKCD William Dempster Ltd. LAP
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Avro Tudor Mk. V G-AKCD William Dempster Ltd. LAP
Avro Tudor 5s were built for BSa but never used as passenger airliners. Refitted as fuel tankers and used on the Berlin Airlift. G-AKCD was sold to William Dempster Ltd. and flown by them from 1950 to 1954 Date: 1950
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© A Flying History / The Peter Keating Aviation Photograph Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1950 1954 Airlift Airliners Avro Berlin Bsaa Dempster Flown Fuel Refitted Sold Tankers Tudor
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This photograph showcases the Avro Tudor Mk. V G-AKCD, a historical aircraft that once belonged to William Dempster Ltd. between 1950 and 1954. The Avro Tudor 5 series were initially built for British South American Airways (BSA) with the intention of using them as passenger airliners. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, these aircraft were never employed in commercial passenger service. Instead, they were refitted as fuel tankers and played a crucial role in the Berlin Airlift. The Berlin Airlift, which took place from 1948 to 1949, was a significant event in post-World War II history. The Soviet Union had blocked all land access to West Berlin, cutting off the city's supply routes. In response, the Allied forces launched a massive airlift operation to deliver essential supplies to the city's residents. The Avro Tudor Mk. V, with its impressive fuel capacity, became an indispensable asset in this humanitarian mission. G-AKCD, one of these versatile aircraft, was eventually sold to William Dempster Ltd., and it served them faithfully for five years. This photograph captures the Avro Tudor Mk. V in its distinctive livery, ready for another mission in the skies. The Avro Tudor 5 series, including G-AKCD, left an indelible mark on aviation history, demonstrating the adaptability and resilience of aircraft in times of need.
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