Aircraft Photo of WL801 | Avro 696 Shackleton MR2 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #402502
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:WL801
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
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
Location
City / Airport:AbingdonMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGUD   IATA: ABB   Local: -   Other: -
Event:RAF Abingdon Battle of Britain Air Display 1978
 
Photo Date:16 September 1978
Photo by:Lewis Grant
Photo ID: 402502
Photo Comment

This Shackleton was one of the two MR.2s assigned to 8 Squadron for use as trainers for their Shackleton AEW.2 fleet. WL801 was retired to Cosford for instructional duties in June 1979.

This photo is copyright © Lewis Grant, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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