Aircraft Photo of 7561M | Avro 696 Shackleton MR1A | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #851411
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:7561M
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR1A
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:MOTU - Maritime Operational Training Unit
Location
City / Airport:KinlossMap
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGQK   IATA: FSS   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:19 July 1969
Photo from:Jeff Peck Collection (via Tim Spearman)
Photo ID: 851411
Photo Comment

Ex WB846, last operational with the MOTU at Kinloss. Withdrawn in March 1958 and allocated maintenance serial 7561M for ground instruction with the unit until relegated to the fire dump. Remains survived until the late 1970s.

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