| Aircraft | |
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| 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 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGVI IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | IAT - International Air Tattoo 1981 |
| Photo Date: | 28 June 1981 |
| Photo by: | Mick Bajcar |
| Photo ID: | 80756 |
| Photo Comment |
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The tail just lifts as this aircraft is about to get airborne at an International Air Tattoo. This aircraft crashed and exploded on the Isle of Harris on 30th April 1990 killing all ten crew. This photo is copyright © Mick Bajcar, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 9 September 2018, and has since been viewed 249 times. |