Aircraft Photo of WG558 | Avro 696 Shackleton T2 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #520555
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:WG558
Military Code:Y
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton T2
C/n (msn):(WG558)
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Saint AthanMap
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGSY   IATA: DGX   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:3 September 1972
Photo by:Terry Dann
Photo ID: 520555
Photo Comment

One of 9 Shackletons in open store at the Picketston dump area of RAF St. Athan. Converted from MR.2C to T.2 in 1967. Last operated by 210 Sqn. Placed in storage at St Athan MU 1st June 1971. Scrapped in early 1974.

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

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