Aircraft Photo of WR986 | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #427395
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:WR986
Military Code:K
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):[ WR986 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:203 Sqn
Location
City / Airport:Glasgow - PrestwickMap
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGPK   IATA: PIK   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Prestwick Air Show 1960
 
Photo Date:28 May 1960
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)
Photo ID: 427395
Photo Comment

Entered service in 1958. While undergoing maintenance at RAF Safi, Malta, rats caused so much damage to the wiring and control cables that the aircraft was declared a write-off on 1 September 1971 and scrapped on site.

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