Private company

Lancashire Aircraft Corporation

British airline and engineering company (1942 – 1957)

Lancashire Aircraft Corporation was a major British charter airline after World War II, founded by Eric Rylands. The company played an important role in the Berlin Airlift.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Lancashire Aircraft Corporation was a major British charter airline after World War II, founded by Eric Rylands. The company played an important role in the Berlin Airlift.2

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