Aircraft Photo of WL747 | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #846884
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:WL747
Military Code:47
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):R3/696/239005
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
Location
City / Airport:NortholtMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGWU   IATA: NHT   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:March 1981
Photo by:Richard Vandervord
Photo ID: 846884
Photo Comment

First flown in February 1953 as an MR.2, this Shack served 269, 204, 42, 210 Sqdns before conversion to AEW.2 in early 1971. After its time with 8 Sqdn, it was sold to a Cypriot at auction for £45,000 along with WL757 in 1991. Both are still derelict at Paphos Airport

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

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