I think this is the only surviving York left. (Correct me if I am wrong!) This beastie is at RAF Cosford, which as you can see also houses a very impressive collection of missiles.
Actually, there is another York still in existence, at Duxford, in Dan Air colours. It recently reached the end of a long restoration and looks just beautiful.
I had the wonderful experience of flying on the "Avro York" November 1953 from Fayid Egypt, to Luqa Malta to refuel etc. and finally landing at Stanstead. Whilst waiting to board the plane at Malta the pilot(s) carried out a test run of the engines, eventually after the engines stopped the crew alighted and the Pilot said "we are not taking that up as it is, following repairs we finally took off at night and finally landed Stanstead next day am after some 9-10 Hrs. The plane was somewhat austere with reasonable seating, considerable vibration, very noisey and will never be forgotten, a wonerful experience. Can you let me know who actually flew the planes bringing british troops home from Egypt during these years and any other information for my personal records.
I have some years ago visited Cosford museum where an Avro York was on display which had not been fully restored. The refurbished Avro York at Duxford in Dan Air colours is one I would dearly like to have a photograph of to add to my memorabelia. I have flown with Dan Air in the past this would further add to my interest. The Avro York was used to carry troops from Fayid Egypt to Standstead. The planes showed the RAF insignia the rumour was that Fayid Egypt was not allowed to be used by civilian aircraft hence the RAF colours!!! . Please let me know whether or not you can supply me with a photograph, many thanks.
Added by Michael Blank on 11 April 2007.