Mar 03, 1954 - Brief on the wing: Claimed the largest of its type in...

Mar 03, 1954 - Brief on the wing: Claimed the largest of its type in the world, a new British air freighter, the Blackburn” Beverley,” is considered specially suitable for the transportation of cattle and meat. Powered by four engines, the Beverley can operate from 1,000-yard runways, and can” float down” to land in almost helicopter-like manner. It is able to lift 25 tons, and can be converted from a freighter into a passenger carrier capable of transporting 132 passengers or can be used as both, with merchandise on the main deck, and 40 passengers on the top deck. Photo shows Rear view of the Beverly with the tail boom open and inside a giant water ballast tank. It has been demonstrated before the Australian Meat Board and 20 are already on order by the Royal Air Force for military transportation