Aircraft Photo of WR972 | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #70143
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:WR972
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):[ WR972 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Coltishall (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGYC   IATA: CLF   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:14 September 1968
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID: 70143
Photo Comment

The third production Shackleton MR.3 was used by Avros and the Royal Aircraft Establishment at Farnborough for development work. Delivered in October 1956 and withdrawn in January 1973, being used for fire practice at Farnborough.

This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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