A new, lavishly illustrated history of the charismatic Blackburn
Beverley, the largest transport aircraft to enter RAF service during the 1950s,
complete with over 180 photographs
As Second World War drew to a close, Britain’s
aircraft companies were aware of the fact that development was to become even
more important for their existence. Designs were constantly being developed with
a view to producing aircraft that would satisfy the requirements of both the
military and the potentially lucrative civil market.
One such company, General Aircraft Ltd, decided to merge with
Blackburn Aircraft Ltd to form Blackburn and General Aircraft Ltd, based at
Brough, East Yorkshire. They were awarded a
contract to construct for the RAF the charismatic Blackburn Beverley; the
largest transport aircraft to enter RAF service during the 1950s.
This story of the aircraft is comprehensively covered utilising over
180 colour and black and white photographs. A description of the aircraft’s
service history around the world with the RAF is covered, using maps where
required.
