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Avro York C Mk. II prototype LV626
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Avro York C Mk. II prototype LV626
The sole Avro York C Mk.II prototype LV626, converted from the 1st prototype York, fitted with Bristol Hercules radial engines and the central auxiliary fin, as fitted to production Yorks. - Photograph date 24th June, 1944. Date: 1944
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1944 24th Auxiliary Avro Bristol Converted Date Engines Fitted Hercules Photograph Prototype Radial Sole Yorks
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This historic photograph captures the Avro York C Mk. II prototype LV626, the sole example of its kind, undergoing tests at a British airfield on the 24th of June, 1944. Converted from the first Avro York prototype, this aircraft was fitted with four Bristol Hercules radial engines and a central auxiliary fin, features that were adopted in the production Yorks. The Avro York, a twin-engine transport aircraft, was designed and manufactured by Avro Aircraft Ltd. in the United Kingdom during the 1940s. The York was initially developed as a military transport aircraft but later found success in the civil aviation market due to its versatility and spacious interior. In this image, the Avro York C Mk. II prototype is seen undergoing rigorous testing, showcasing the advanced aeronautical engineering of the time. The Hercules engines, renowned for their power and reliability, were a significant improvement over the original engines, enhancing the aircraft's performance and capabilities. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the aviation industry during World War II, as engineers and test pilots worked tirelessly to advance aircraft technology and support military and civilian transportation needs.
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