283 results found
Registration / Serial:XF708
Military Code:C
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):[ XF708 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:203 Sqn
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Event:Duxford Vintage Day 1976
Photo Date:20 June 1976
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:871114Submit Correction
View count: 54
Flown into the Imperial War Museum at Duxford on 23rd August 1972 for preservation. Current in 2025.
Registration / Serial:XF708
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):[ XF708 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 June 1976
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:XF708
Military Code:C
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):[ XF708 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:203 Sqn
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Event:Duxford Vintage Day 1976
Photo Date:20 June 1976
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:871114Submit Correction
View count: 54
Flown into the Imperial War Museum at Duxford on 23rd August 1972 for preservation. Current in 2025.
Registration / Serial:XF708
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):[ XF708 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 June 1976
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:WR988
Military Code:E
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:20 December 1971
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Photo ID:867159Submit Correction
View count: 94
Based at Luqa with 203 Squadron. Note feathered No.3 engine.
Registration / Serial:WR988
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:20 December 1971
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Registration / Serial:WR988
Military Code:E
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:20 December 1971
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Photo ID:867159Submit Correction
View count: 94
Based at Luqa with 203 Squadron. Note feathered No.3 engine.
Registration / Serial:WR988
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:20 December 1971
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Registration / Serial:WG553
Military Code:D
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:205 Sqn
City / Airport:Shawbury (EGOS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 March 1968
Photo from:Jeff Peck Collection (via Tim Spearman)Contact
Photo ID:858188Submit Correction
View count: 75
WG553 spent much of its early life with the Air Sea Warfare Development Unit before being allocated to 205 squadron in July 1962, retiring to storage with 27MU at Shawbury, arriving 5 October 1967. Sold for scrap in June 1968 to HH Bushell & Co.
Registration / Serial:WG553
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Shawbury (EGOS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 March 1968
Photo from:Jeff Peck Collection (via Tim Spearman)Contact
Registration / Serial:WG553
Military Code:D
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:205 Sqn
City / Airport:Shawbury (EGOS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 March 1968
Photo from:Jeff Peck Collection (via Tim Spearman)Contact
Photo ID:858188Submit Correction
View count: 75
WG553 spent much of its early life with the Air Sea Warfare Development Unit before being allocated to 205 squadron in July 1962, retiring to storage with 27MU at Shawbury, arriving 5 October 1967. Sold for scrap in June 1968 to HH Bushell & Co.
Registration / Serial:WG553
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Shawbury (EGOS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 March 1968
Photo from:Jeff Peck Collection (via Tim Spearman)Contact
Registration / Serial:XF708
Military Code:203-C
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):[ XF708 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:2 July 1989
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:857540Submit Correction
View count: 88
Delivered to the RAF as XF708 in 1959. To the Imperial War Museum at Duxford in 1972.
Registration / Serial:XF708
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):[ XF708 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 1989
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XF708
Military Code:203-C
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):[ XF708 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:2 July 1989
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:857540Submit Correction
View count: 88
Delivered to the RAF as XF708 in 1959. To the Imperial War Museum at Duxford in 1972.
Registration / Serial:XF708
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):[ XF708 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 1989
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:WR963
Military Code:63
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WR963 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Coningsby Airshow 1989
Photo Date:17 June 1989
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:854989Submit Correction
View count: 84
Delivered to the RAF as Shackleton MR.2 WR963 in 1954. Converted to an AEW.2. To Coventry for preservation in 1991. Registered as N963WR in 1994 for possible return to flight then G-SKTN in 2013. Dismantled and moved to the Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington in 2025.
Registration / Serial:WR963
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WR963 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 June 1989
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:WR963
Military Code:63
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WR963 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Coningsby Airshow 1989
Photo Date:17 June 1989
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:854989Submit Correction
View count: 84
Delivered to the RAF as Shackleton MR.2 WR963 in 1954. Converted to an AEW.2. To Coventry for preservation in 1991. Registered as N963WR in 1994 for possible return to flight then G-SKTN in 2013. Dismantled and moved to the Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington in 2025.
Registration / Serial:WR963
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WR963 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 June 1989
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:WB846
Other Marks:7561M
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR1A
C/n (msn):[ WB846 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:MOTU - Maritime Operational Training Unit
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 July 1969
Photo from:Jeff Peck Collection (via Tim Spearman)Contact
Photo ID:851411Submit Correction
View count: 137
Ex WB846, last operational with the MOTU at Kinloss. Withdrawn in March 1958 and allocated maintenance serial 7561M for ground instruction with the unit until relegated to the fire dump. Remains survived until the late 1970s.
Registration / Serial:WB846
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR1A
C/n (msn):[ WB846 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 July 1969
Photo from:Jeff Peck Collection (via Tim Spearman)Contact
Registration / Serial:WB846
Other Marks:7561M
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR1A
C/n (msn):[ WB846 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:MOTU - Maritime Operational Training Unit
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 July 1969
Photo from:Jeff Peck Collection (via Tim Spearman)Contact
Photo ID:851411Submit Correction
View count: 137
Ex WB846, last operational with the MOTU at Kinloss. Withdrawn in March 1958 and allocated maintenance serial 7561M for ground instruction with the unit until relegated to the fire dump. Remains survived until the late 1970s.
Registration / Serial:WB846
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR1A
C/n (msn):[ WB846 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 July 1969
Photo from:Jeff Peck Collection (via Tim Spearman)Contact
Registration / Serial:WL795
Military Code:90
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1976
Photo Date:June 1976
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:847046Submit Correction
View count: 130
First flown in August 1953 as an MR.2 and operated by 204, 269, 210, 38 and 205 Sqdns, going back into service with 8 Sqdn following AEW.2 conversion in 1972. Wfu in 1981 and used for crash rescue training at St Mawgan. Refurbished for display in MR.2 configuration as gate guard there in 1989 (my 2011 photo). In 2015 the MoD put the aircraft up for disposal and amid fears of scrapping, a private group crowdfunded its purchase as a charity, dismantled the aircraft and stored it near the site of the Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre (which has since sadly met its demise) at Newquay
Registration / Serial:WL795
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1976
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WL795
Military Code:90
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1976
Photo Date:June 1976
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:847046Submit Correction
View count: 130
First flown in August 1953 as an MR.2 and operated by 204, 269, 210, 38 and 205 Sqdns, going back into service with 8 Sqdn following AEW.2 conversion in 1972. Wfu in 1981 and used for crash rescue training at St Mawgan. Refurbished for display in MR.2 configuration as gate guard there in 1989 (my 2011 photo). In 2015 the MoD put the aircraft up for disposal and amid fears of scrapping, a private group crowdfunded its purchase as a charity, dismantled the aircraft and stored it near the site of the Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre (which has since sadly met its demise) at Newquay
Registration / Serial:WL795
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1976
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XF708
Military Code:C
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):[ XF708 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:June 1976
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:846996Submit Correction
View count: 113
First flown in January 1959, Duxford's Shackleton had been operated by 201, 120 and 203 Sqdns during its active life. Arrived at the IWM in August 1972
Registration / Serial:XF708
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):[ XF708 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1976
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XF708
Military Code:C
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):[ XF708 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:June 1976
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:846996Submit Correction
View count: 113
First flown in January 1959, Duxford's Shackleton had been operated by 201, 120 and 203 Sqdns during its active life. Arrived at the IWM in August 1972
Registration / Serial:XF708
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):[ XF708 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1976
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XF705
Military Code:A
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:846995Submit Correction
View count: 97
First flown in late 1958 and serving 203, 120, 201 and 206 Sqdns, HSA/A&AEE, Kinloss Wing and 42 Sqdn, this Shackleton was SoC in August 1971 and sent to the Manston fire school where it perished
Registration / Serial:XF705
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XF705
Military Code:A
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:846995Submit Correction
View count: 97
First flown in late 1958 and serving 203, 120, 201 and 206 Sqdns, HSA/A&AEE, Kinloss Wing and 42 Sqdn, this Shackleton was SoC in August 1971 and sent to the Manston fire school where it perished
Registration / Serial:XF705
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WL801
Military Code:A
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WL801 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kemble - Cotswold (EGBP / GBA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:846979Submit Correction
View count: 103
First flown in October 1953 and served 38, 37 & 42 Sqdns and ASWDU (Air-Sea Warfare Development Unit) before going into store in May 1970 with 5MU at Kemble as seen here. Re-entered service with 8 Sqdn as a crew trainer for their AEW.2s in August 1974, withdrawn in June 1979 and assigned to the RAF Museum at Cosford, but scrapped there in 1991
Registration / Serial:WL801
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WL801 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kemble - Cotswold (EGBP / GBA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WL801
Military Code:A
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WL801 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kemble - Cotswold (EGBP / GBA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:846979Submit Correction
View count: 103
First flown in October 1953 and served 38, 37 & 42 Sqdns and ASWDU (Air-Sea Warfare Development Unit) before going into store in May 1970 with 5MU at Kemble as seen here. Re-entered service with 8 Sqdn as a crew trainer for their AEW.2s in August 1974, withdrawn in June 1979 and assigned to the RAF Museum at Cosford, but scrapped there in 1991
Registration / Serial:WL801
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WL801 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kemble - Cotswold (EGBP / GBA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WR977
Military Code:B
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):[ WR977 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Winthorpe (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Newark Air Museum
Photo Date:August 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:846971Submit Correction
View count: 76
First flown in August 1957, after service with 220, 201, 206, 120 and 42 Sqdns this Shack was withdrawn and in 1971 preserved at RAF Finningley, moving to the Newark museum a couple of months before this photo was taken in 1977
Registration / Serial:WR977
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):[ WR977 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Winthorpe (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WR977
Military Code:B
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):[ WR977 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Winthorpe (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Newark Air Museum
Photo Date:August 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:846971Submit Correction
View count: 76
First flown in August 1957, after service with 220, 201, 206, 120 and 42 Sqdns this Shack was withdrawn and in 1971 preserved at RAF Finningley, moving to the Newark museum a couple of months before this photo was taken in 1977
Registration / Serial:WR977
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):[ WR977 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Winthorpe (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XF701
Military Code:H
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:846967Submit Correction
View count: 93
Looking more like an MR.2, this is a tricycle-undercarriage MR.3/3 sitting on its tail at the Manston Central Training Establishment fire school. First flying in August 1958, it was initially used for trials and underwent A&AEE acceptance testing in 1962 before service with 206 and 201 Sqdns. In 1965/6 it underwent Phase III modifications with the addition of Viper turbojets in the outer nacelles, next going to the Kinloss Wing and back to the A&AEE. It was finally despatched to meet its fate at Manston in August 1971
Registration / Serial:XF701
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XF701
Military Code:H
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:846967Submit Correction
View count: 93
Looking more like an MR.2, this is a tricycle-undercarriage MR.3/3 sitting on its tail at the Manston Central Training Establishment fire school. First flying in August 1958, it was initially used for trials and underwent A&AEE acceptance testing in 1962 before service with 206 and 201 Sqdns. In 1965/6 it underwent Phase III modifications with the addition of Viper turbojets in the outer nacelles, next going to the Kinloss Wing and back to the A&AEE. It was finally despatched to meet its fate at Manston in August 1971
Registration / Serial:XF701
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WR963
Military Code:63
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WR963 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1996
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:846951Submit Correction
View count: 86
Seen in the care of Air Atlantique Classic Flight and at the time a candidate for return to flight. Remained earth-bound although taxiable and later repainted in the early Coastal Command Shackleton cream/light grey scheme. Now at Yorkshire Air Museum
Registration / Serial:WR963
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WR963 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1996
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WR963
Military Code:63
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WR963 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1996
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:846951Submit Correction
View count: 86
Seen in the care of Air Atlantique Classic Flight and at the time a candidate for return to flight. Remained earth-bound although taxiable and later repainted in the early Coastal Command Shackleton cream/light grey scheme. Now at Yorkshire Air Museum
Registration / Serial:WR963
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WR963 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1996
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WR965
Military Code:65
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WR965 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1981
Photo Date:26 June 1981
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:846943Submit Correction
View count: 101
First flown in August 1954 and serving 37, 38, 224, 203 & 205 Sqdns as an MR.2 along with a period at the A&AEE, this Shackleton was converted to AEW.2 for 8 Sqdn in 1972. It was w/o on 30 April 1990 when it crashed into a hill on the Isle of Harris in poor weather while participating in a maritime exercise in the Benbecula area to the west of mainland Scotland
Registration / Serial:WR965
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WR965 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 June 1981
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WR965
Military Code:65
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WR965 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1981
Photo Date:26 June 1981
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:846943Submit Correction
View count: 101
First flown in August 1954 and serving 37, 38, 224, 203 & 205 Sqdns as an MR.2 along with a period at the A&AEE, this Shackleton was converted to AEW.2 for 8 Sqdn in 1972. It was w/o on 30 April 1990 when it crashed into a hill on the Isle of Harris in poor weather while participating in a maritime exercise in the Benbecula area to the west of mainland Scotland
Registration / Serial:WR965
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WR965 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 June 1981
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WL790
Military Code:90
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL790 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1975
Photo Date:20 September 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:846912Submit Correction
View count: 662
This Shack was first flown June 1953 and operated by 240, 204, 269, 210 and 205 Sqdns before conversion to AEW.2 in 1971/2. Withdrawn from service in July 1991 and stored at Coventry, then delivered as N790WL to the US in September 1994. In December 1997 it was flown from Midland, TX to the Pima Air Museum where it now resides, marking the last ever flight by a Shackleton
Registration / Serial:WL790
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL790 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 September 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WL790
Military Code:90
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL790 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1975
Photo Date:20 September 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:846912Submit Correction
View count: 662
This Shack was first flown June 1953 and operated by 240, 204, 269, 210 and 205 Sqdns before conversion to AEW.2 in 1971/2. Withdrawn from service in July 1991 and stored at Coventry, then delivered as N790WL to the US in September 1994. In December 1997 it was flown from Midland, TX to the Pima Air Museum where it now resides, marking the last ever flight by a Shackleton
Registration / Serial:WL790
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL790 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 September 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WL747
Military Code:47
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):R3/696/239005
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:March 1981
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:846884Submit Correction
View count: 105
First flown in February 1953 as an MR.2, this Shack served 269, 204, 42, 210 Sqdns before conversion to AEW.2 in early 1971. After its time with 8 Sqdn, it was sold to a Cypriot at auction for £45,000 along with WL757 in 1991. Both are still derelict at Paphos Airport
Registration / Serial:WL747
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):R3/696/239005
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:March 1981
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WL747
Military Code:47
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):R3/696/239005
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:March 1981
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:846884Submit Correction
View count: 105
First flown in February 1953 as an MR.2, this Shack served 269, 204, 42, 210 Sqdns before conversion to AEW.2 in early 1971. After its time with 8 Sqdn, it was sold to a Cypriot at auction for £45,000 along with WL757 in 1991. Both are still derelict at Paphos Airport
Registration / Serial:WL747
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):R3/696/239005
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:March 1981
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WL739
Military Code:X
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton T2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:846879Submit Correction
View count: 108
Serving 240, 269, 204 and 37 Sqdns before conversion to T.2 for the MOTU to which it was allocated at the end of 1967, this aircraft ended its service days in 1970 with the St Mawgan Gulf Detachment and finally 210 Sqdn. Struck off in November 1971, it was one of at least three Shackletons sent to the Manston fire school
Registration / Serial:WL739
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton T2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WL739
Military Code:X
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton T2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:846879Submit Correction
View count: 108
Serving 240, 269, 204 and 37 Sqdns before conversion to T.2 for the MOTU to which it was allocated at the end of 1967, this aircraft ended its service days in 1970 with the St Mawgan Gulf Detachment and finally 210 Sqdn. Struck off in November 1971, it was one of at least three Shackletons sent to the Manston fire school
Registration / Serial:WL739
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton T2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WL738
Military Code:Y
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):AS212
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kemble - Cotswold (EGBP / GBA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:846871Submit Correction
View count: 88
First flying in November 1952, this MR.2 operated with 240, 204, 37 and 210 Sqdns before a spell with the A&AEE for altimeter trials. Stored by 5MU Kemble from April 1972 as seen here, it did get to see a further lease of life when issued to 8 Sqdn as a trainer for their AEW.2s in March 1974. Finally struck off in October 1977, it hung on as a gate guard at Lossiemouth but was scrapped in 1991
Registration / Serial:WL738
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):AS212
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kemble - Cotswold (EGBP / GBA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WL738
Military Code:Y
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):AS212
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kemble - Cotswold (EGBP / GBA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:846871Submit Correction
View count: 88
First flying in November 1952, this MR.2 operated with 240, 204, 37 and 210 Sqdns before a spell with the A&AEE for altimeter trials. Stored by 5MU Kemble from April 1972 as seen here, it did get to see a further lease of life when issued to 8 Sqdn as a trainer for their AEW.2s in March 1974. Finally struck off in October 1977, it hung on as a gate guard at Lossiemouth but was scrapped in 1991
Registration / Serial:WL738
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):AS212
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kemble - Cotswold (EGBP / GBA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WB847
Military Code:B
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton T4
C/n (msn):[ WB847 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:846858Submit Correction
View count: 97
First flown in 1951, this Shackleton initially served 236 OCU as an MR.1A and was then converted to T.4 in 1956 for the MOTU (Maritime Operational Training Unit). Wfu in June 1968, it was earmarked at one stage as a gate guard for Kinloss, but instead was dumped and later scrapped
Registration / Serial:WB847
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton T4
C/n (msn):[ WB847 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WB847
Military Code:B
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton T4
C/n (msn):[ WB847 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:846858Submit Correction
View count: 97
First flown in 1951, this Shackleton initially served 236 OCU as an MR.1A and was then converted to T.4 in 1956 for the MOTU (Maritime Operational Training Unit). Wfu in June 1968, it was earmarked at one stage as a gate guard for Kinloss, but instead was dumped and later scrapped
Registration / Serial:WB847
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton T4
C/n (msn):[ WB847 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XF730
Military Code:F
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):[ XF730 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:846855Submit Correction
View count: 84
Languishing with Shackleton T.4 WB847 at left, this MR.3/3 was the very last Shackleton for the RAF and served 206, 201, 120 and 42 Sqdns over its active life
Registration / Serial:XF730
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):[ XF730 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XF730
Military Code:F
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):[ XF730 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:846855Submit Correction
View count: 84
Languishing with Shackleton T.4 WB847 at left, this MR.3/3 was the very last Shackleton for the RAF and served 206, 201, 120 and 42 Sqdns over its active life
Registration / Serial:XF730
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):[ XF730 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact