British Avro York Heavy Transport Plane

The Avro York was a British heavy transport that reused major design elements of the Lancaster bomber, combined with a much larger transport fuselage. It carried passengers and freight during and after the Second World War. The type became particularly associated with postwar transport work, including the Berlin Airlift, rather than bombing operations. The enlarged cabin gave the York the capacity that a bomber fuselage could not offer conveniently, even where wings and other assemblies provided a practical design foundation. Military and civil transport experience overlapped in its postwar life. It demonstrates the reuse of wartime industrial and engineering investment for the logistical needs of a very different peace.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1946, Global War 1985, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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