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Avro Tudor Mk. V G-AKBZ BOAC Stansted
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Avro Tudor Mk. V G-AKBZ BOAC Stansted
Avro Tudor 5 G-AKBZ was originally built for British South American Airways and named Star Falcon. Used as a fuel freighter during the Berlin Airlift. It was taken on by BOAC in 1949 but never used. It was stored for almost 10 years at Stansted Airport and eventually scrapped in 1959. Probably shot at an open day at Stansted. Date: 1953
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© A Flying History / The Peter Keating Aviation Photograph Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1949 1953 1959 Airlift Airport Airways Avro Berlin Boac Eventually Falcon Freighter Fuel Named Originally Probably Scrapped Shot Stansted Stored Tudor Used Years
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This photograph showcases the Avro Tudor Mk. V with the registration number G-AKBZ, which holds a significant place in aviation history. Originally constructed for British South American Airways in 1948 and named Star Falcon, this Avro Tudor served an extraordinary role during the Berlin Airlift in 1949 as a fuel freighter. Afterwards, it was taken on by British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) but was never utilized. Instead, it was stored for nearly a decade at Stansted Airport. The image was most likely captured during an open day event at the airport in 1953. Despite its historical significance, G-AKBZ was eventually scrapped in 1959. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique perspective on the Avro Tudor's diverse and intriguing history.
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