261 results found
Registration / Serial:WR969
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2C
C/n (msn):[ WR969 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Castle Bromwich
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 September 1955
Photo from:Erik Frikke CollectionContact
Photo ID:822337Submit Correction
View count: 105
Registration / Serial:WR969
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2C
C/n (msn):[ WR969 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Castle Bromwich
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 September 1955
Photo from:Erik Frikke CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:WR969
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2C
C/n (msn):[ WR969 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Castle Bromwich
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 September 1955
Photo from:Erik Frikke CollectionContact
Photo ID:822337Submit Correction
View count: 105
Registration / Serial:WR969
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2C
C/n (msn):[ WR969 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Castle Bromwich
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 September 1955
Photo from:Erik Frikke CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:WR960
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WR960 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Karup (EKKA / KRP)Map
Country:Denmark
Event:Danish Airshow 1979
Photo Date:10 June 1979
Photo by:Erik FrikkeContact
Photo ID:822073Submit Correction
View count: 70
Registration / Serial:WR960
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WR960 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Karup (EKKA / KRP)Map
Country:Denmark
Photo Date:10 June 1979
Photo by:Erik FrikkeContact
Registration / Serial:WR960
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WR960 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Karup (EKKA / KRP)Map
Country:Denmark
Event:Danish Airshow 1979
Photo Date:10 June 1979
Photo by:Erik FrikkeContact
Photo ID:822073Submit Correction
View count: 70
Registration / Serial:WR960
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WR960 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Karup (EKKA / KRP)Map
Country:Denmark
Photo Date:10 June 1979
Photo by:Erik FrikkeContact
Registration / Serial:WL790
Military Code:90
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL790 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:11 April 2025
Photo by:KjellContact
Photo ID:820421Submit Correction
View count: 18
Registration / Serial:WL790
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL790 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:11 April 2025
Photo by:KjellContact
Registration / Serial:WL790
Military Code:90
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL790 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:11 April 2025
Photo by:KjellContact
Photo ID:820421Submit Correction
View count: 18
Registration / Serial:WL790
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL790 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:11 April 2025
Photo by:KjellContact
Registration / Serial:WL790
Military Code:90
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL790 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:11 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:818878Submit Correction
View count: 50
Delivered to the RAF 7 Aug 1953 as a Shackleton MR.2, converted to Shackleton AEW.2 in Sep 1972. Performed the last flight of a Shackleton in RAF service on 23 Jan 1991, then transferred to the Shackleton Preservation Trust later that year. Registered to Atlantic Gulf Aviation Inc. as N790WL on 4 Aug 1994, and departed Conventry for the USA on 7 Sep 1994. Withdrawn from use by 2003 and stored at Midland, TX. Flown from there to Tucson, AZ on 16 Dec 2007 on delivery to the Pima museum - marking the last Shackleton flight anywhere in the world.
Registration / Serial:WL790
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL790 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:11 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:WL790
Military Code:90
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL790 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:11 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:818878Submit Correction
View count: 50
Delivered to the RAF 7 Aug 1953 as a Shackleton MR.2, converted to Shackleton AEW.2 in Sep 1972. Performed the last flight of a Shackleton in RAF service on 23 Jan 1991, then transferred to the Shackleton Preservation Trust later that year. Registered to Atlantic Gulf Aviation Inc. as N790WL on 4 Aug 1994, and departed Conventry for the USA on 7 Sep 1994. Withdrawn from use by 2003 and stored at Midland, TX. Flown from there to Tucson, AZ on 16 Dec 2007 on delivery to the Pima museum - marking the last Shackleton flight anywhere in the world.
Registration / Serial:WL790
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL790 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:11 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:WR985
Alternate Serial:8103M
Military Code:H
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):[ WR985 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Cosford Air Show 1984
Photo Date:16 June 1984
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:808475Submit Correction
View count: 67
GI airframe at 2 SoTT.
Registration / Serial:WR985
Alternate Serial:8103M
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):[ WR985 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 June 1984
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:WR985
Alternate Serial:8103M
Military Code:H
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):[ WR985 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Cosford Air Show 1984
Photo Date:16 June 1984
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:808475Submit Correction
View count: 67
GI airframe at 2 SoTT.
Registration / Serial:WR985
Alternate Serial:8103M
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):[ WR985 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 June 1984
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:VP293
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton T4
C/n (msn):[ VP293 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:StrathallanMap
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Collection:Strathallan Collection
Photo Date:17 July 1976
Photo by:R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact
Photo ID:801518Submit Correction
View count: 106
Registration / Serial:VP293
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton T4
C/n (msn):[ VP293 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:StrathallanMap
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 July 1976
Photo by:R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact
Registration / Serial:VP293
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton T4
C/n (msn):[ VP293 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:StrathallanMap
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Collection:Strathallan Collection
Photo Date:17 July 1976
Photo by:R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact
Photo ID:801518Submit Correction
View count: 106
Registration / Serial:VP293
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton T4
C/n (msn):[ VP293 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:StrathallanMap
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 July 1976
Photo by:R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact
Registration / Serial:WL757
Military Code:57
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):8 SQN
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1989
Photo Date:21 July 1989
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:775499Submit Correction
View count: 242
This beauty was ordered as one of forty by the RAF in December 1950. It made its first flight on 10 April 1953 and was delivered as a MR2 on 8 May 1953. It was stricken on 19 October 1988, subsequently stored at Pafos (Cyprus) and preserved by aug94 at that location. It was displayed during the IAT.
Registration / Serial:WL757
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):8 SQN
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 July 1989
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:WL757
Military Code:57
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):8 SQN
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1989
Photo Date:21 July 1989
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:775499Submit Correction
View count: 242
This beauty was ordered as one of forty by the RAF in December 1950. It made its first flight on 10 April 1953 and was delivered as a MR2 on 8 May 1953. It was stricken on 19 October 1988, subsequently stored at Pafos (Cyprus) and preserved by aug94 at that location. It was displayed during the IAT.
Registration / Serial:WL757
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):8 SQN
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 July 1989
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:WL757
Military Code:57
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1989
Photo Date:22 July 1989
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:775466Submit Correction
View count: 217
This beauty was ordered as one of forty by the RAF in December 1950. It made its first flight on 10 April 1953 and was delivered as a MR2 on 8 May 1953. It was stricken on 19 October 1988, subsequently stored at Pafos (Cyprus) and preserved by aug94 at that location. Here a nice study of the nose section, the contra-rotating propellers and two of the Griffon 57A V12 piston engines.
Registration / Serial:WL757
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 July 1989
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:WL757
Military Code:57
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1989
Photo Date:22 July 1989
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:775466Submit Correction
View count: 217
This beauty was ordered as one of forty by the RAF in December 1950. It made its first flight on 10 April 1953 and was delivered as a MR2 on 8 May 1953. It was stricken on 19 October 1988, subsequently stored at Pafos (Cyprus) and preserved by aug94 at that location. Here a nice study of the nose section, the contra-rotating propellers and two of the Griffon 57A V12 piston engines.
Registration / Serial:WL757
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 July 1989
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:WL757
Military Code:57
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1989
Photo Date:21 July 1989
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:775462Submit Correction
View count: 232
This beauty was ordered as one of forty by the RAF in December 1950. It ade its first flight on 10 April 1953 and was delivered as a MR2 on 8 May 1953. It was stricken on 19 October 1988, subsequently stored at Pafos (Cyprus) and preserved by aug94 at that location.
Registration / Serial:WL757
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 July 1989
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:WL757
Military Code:57
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1989
Photo Date:21 July 1989
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:775462Submit Correction
View count: 232
This beauty was ordered as one of forty by the RAF in December 1950. It ade its first flight on 10 April 1953 and was delivered as a MR2 on 8 May 1953. It was stricken on 19 October 1988, subsequently stored at Pafos (Cyprus) and preserved by aug94 at that location.
Registration / Serial:WL757
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 July 1989
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:WL793
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):Not known
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Newquay - Cornwall (EGHQ / NQY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF St Mawgan International Air Day 1978
Photo Date:16 August 1978
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Photo ID:771522Submit Correction
View count: 198
Later used for BDRT at Lossiemouth as 8657M, and scrapped there during July 1982.
Registration / Serial:WL793
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):Not known
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Newquay - Cornwall (EGHQ / NQY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 August 1978
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Registration / Serial:WL793
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):Not known
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Newquay - Cornwall (EGHQ / NQY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF St Mawgan International Air Day 1978
Photo Date:16 August 1978
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Photo ID:771522Submit Correction
View count: 198
Later used for BDRT at Lossiemouth as 8657M, and scrapped there during July 1982.
Registration / Serial:WL793
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):Not known
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Newquay - Cornwall (EGHQ / NQY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 August 1978
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Registration / Serial:WR986
Military Code:E
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):[ WR986 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:120 Sqn
City / Airport:Keflavík (BIKF / KEF)Map
Country:Iceland
Photo Date:August 1965
Photo from:Tim Spearman CollectionContact
Photo ID:766360Submit Correction
View count: 216
Delivered in May 1958 and flew with 206, 203 and 201 squadrons for varying periods before joining 120 Squadron at Kinloss in September 1963, operating with them until October 1965 when the aircraft went to Langar for modernisation and upgrade works. Returned to 203 Squadron at Luqa in September 1966 and was struck off charge in September 1971 following discovery of severe rodent damage due to an infestation of rats! Subsequently broken up at Safi, Malta.
Registration / Serial:WR986
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):[ WR986 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Keflavík (BIKF / KEF)Map
Country:Iceland
Photo Date:August 1965
Photo from:Tim Spearman CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:WR986
Military Code:E
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):[ WR986 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:120 Sqn
City / Airport:Keflavík (BIKF / KEF)Map
Country:Iceland
Photo Date:August 1965
Photo from:Tim Spearman CollectionContact
Photo ID:766360Submit Correction
View count: 216
Delivered in May 1958 and flew with 206, 203 and 201 squadrons for varying periods before joining 120 Squadron at Kinloss in September 1963, operating with them until October 1965 when the aircraft went to Langar for modernisation and upgrade works. Returned to 203 Squadron at Luqa in September 1966 and was struck off charge in September 1971 following discovery of severe rodent damage due to an infestation of rats! Subsequently broken up at Safi, Malta.
Registration / Serial:WR986
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):[ WR986 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Keflavík (BIKF / KEF)Map
Country:Iceland
Photo Date:August 1965
Photo from:Tim Spearman CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:1717
Military Code:O
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1527
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
Unit Markings:35 Sqn
City / Airport:Langebaanweg (FALW / SDB)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:February 1986
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Photo ID:759005Submit Correction
View count: 179
1717 was one of the first two of Shackletons delivered to the SAAF on 18 August 1957, the other was 1716/J. The aircraft were supposed to painted in alphabethcial order starting with 1716 as J and ending with Q on 1723. However, the squadron commander at the time Commandant M J Uys requested that his machine was given the code O as that was his wartime code letter. 1717/O was retired with the rest of the fleet in 1984 and put on display at the Midmar Dam in Natal and later moved to Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal. Photographer unknown
Registration / Serial:1717
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1527
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
City / Airport:Langebaanweg (FALW / SDB)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:February 1986
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Registration / Serial:1717
Military Code:O
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1527
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
Unit Markings:35 Sqn
City / Airport:Langebaanweg (FALW / SDB)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:February 1986
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Photo ID:759005Submit Correction
View count: 179
1717 was one of the first two of Shackletons delivered to the SAAF on 18 August 1957, the other was 1716/J. The aircraft were supposed to painted in alphabethcial order starting with 1716 as J and ending with Q on 1723. However, the squadron commander at the time Commandant M J Uys requested that his machine was given the code O as that was his wartime code letter. 1717/O was retired with the rest of the fleet in 1984 and put on display at the Midmar Dam in Natal and later moved to Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal. Photographer unknown
Registration / Serial:1717
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1527
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
City / Airport:Langebaanweg (FALW / SDB)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:February 1986
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Registration / Serial:1723
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1533
Operator Titles:(South Africa - Air Force)
Unit Markings:35 Sqn
City / Area:Soweto / Vic's Garage [ Off-Airport ]
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:June 1990
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Photo ID:758986Submit Correction
View count: 147
1723/Q was in the last batch of three Shackletons handed over to the SAAF 26 February 1958. After retirement she was put on display at Vic's Garage on the Golden Highway in Armadale in Johannesburg. Initially in full SAAF colours. After a while the codes, roundels and fin flash were removed as seen here. Then she was turned into a very red Coca-Cola commercial and later a blue and yellow Sasol promotion. Photographer unknown
Registration / Serial:1723
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1533
Operator Titles:(South Africa - Air Force)
City / Area:Soweto / Vic's Garage [ Off-Airport ]
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:June 1990
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Registration / Serial:1723
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1533
Operator Titles:(South Africa - Air Force)
Unit Markings:35 Sqn
City / Area:Soweto / Vic's Garage [ Off-Airport ]
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:June 1990
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Photo ID:758986Submit Correction
View count: 147
1723/Q was in the last batch of three Shackletons handed over to the SAAF 26 February 1958. After retirement she was put on display at Vic's Garage on the Golden Highway in Armadale in Johannesburg. Initially in full SAAF colours. After a while the codes, roundels and fin flash were removed as seen here. Then she was turned into a very red Coca-Cola commercial and later a blue and yellow Sasol promotion. Photographer unknown
Registration / Serial:1723
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1533
Operator Titles:(South Africa - Air Force)
City / Area:Soweto / Vic's Garage [ Off-Airport ]
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:June 1990
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Registration / Serial:1722
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1532
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
Unit Markings:35 Sqn
City / Airport:Cape Town - International (FACT / CPT)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:23 September 1993
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Photo ID:758883Submit Correction
View count: 989
Other than the RAF, the SAAF was the only other user of the Avro Shackleton. Eight MR 3s were ordered in 1954 with deliveries in 1957 and 1958. Two were lost in accidents; 1718/K in 1963 and 1716/J in 1994. 1722/P or Pelican P, was delivered 26 February 1958. She served with 35 Sqd until retired in 1984. After the loss of 1716, 1722 was refurbished to flying condition with the SAAF Museum Historical Flight at AFB Ysterplaat. She is now on display at the SAAF Museum Ysterplaat. Seen here on approach to Cape Town International with Major Dagg flying. Photographer unknown
Registration / Serial:1722
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1532
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
City / Airport:Cape Town - International (FACT / CPT)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:23 September 1993
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Registration / Serial:1722
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1532
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
Unit Markings:35 Sqn
City / Airport:Cape Town - International (FACT / CPT)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:23 September 1993
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Photo ID:758883Submit Correction
View count: 989
Other than the RAF, the SAAF was the only other user of the Avro Shackleton. Eight MR 3s were ordered in 1954 with deliveries in 1957 and 1958. Two were lost in accidents; 1718/K in 1963 and 1716/J in 1994. 1722/P or Pelican P, was delivered 26 February 1958. She served with 35 Sqd until retired in 1984. After the loss of 1716, 1722 was refurbished to flying condition with the SAAF Museum Historical Flight at AFB Ysterplaat. She is now on display at the SAAF Museum Ysterplaat. Seen here on approach to Cape Town International with Major Dagg flying. Photographer unknown
Registration / Serial:1722
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1532
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
City / Airport:Cape Town - International (FACT / CPT)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:23 September 1993
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Registration / Serial:1719
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1529
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
Unit Markings:35 Sqn
City / Airport:Ysterplaat (FAYP)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:November 1975
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Photo ID:758838Submit Correction
View count: 416
Other than the RAF, the SAAF was the only other user of the Avro Shackleton. Eight MR 3s were ordered in 1954 with deliveries in 1957 and 1958. Two were lost in accidents; 1718/K in 1963 and 1716/J in 1994. 1719/L or Pelican L, was delivered 13 October 1957. She served with 35 Sqd until retired in 1984 and but on display at Cape Town's V&A Waterfront where she was left to decay and was finally broken up at AFB Ysterplaat. Photographer unknown
Registration / Serial:1719
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1529
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
City / Airport:Ysterplaat (FAYP)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:November 1975
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Registration / Serial:1719
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1529
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
Unit Markings:35 Sqn
City / Airport:Ysterplaat (FAYP)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:November 1975
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Photo ID:758838Submit Correction
View count: 416
Other than the RAF, the SAAF was the only other user of the Avro Shackleton. Eight MR 3s were ordered in 1954 with deliveries in 1957 and 1958. Two were lost in accidents; 1718/K in 1963 and 1716/J in 1994. 1719/L or Pelican L, was delivered 13 October 1957. She served with 35 Sqd until retired in 1984 and but on display at Cape Town's V&A Waterfront where she was left to decay and was finally broken up at AFB Ysterplaat. Photographer unknown
Registration / Serial:1719
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1529
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
City / Airport:Ysterplaat (FAYP)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:November 1975
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Registration / Serial:1722
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1532
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
Unit Markings:35 Sqn
City / Airport:Langebaanweg (FALW / SDB)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:November 1975
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Photo ID:758835Submit Correction
View count: 167
Other than the RAF, the SAAF was the only other user of the Avro Shackleton. Eight MR 3s were ordered in 1954 with deliveries in 1957 and 1958. Two were lost in accidents; 1718/K in 1963 and 1716/J in 1994. 1722/P or Pelican P, was delivered 26 February 1958. She served with 35 Sqd until retired in 1984. After the loss of 1716, 1722 was refurbished to flying condition with the SAAF Museum Historical Flight at AFB Ysterplaat. She is now on display at the SAAF Museum Ysterplaat. Photographer unknown
Registration / Serial:1722
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1532
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
City / Airport:Langebaanweg (FALW / SDB)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:November 1975
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Registration / Serial:1722
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1532
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
Unit Markings:35 Sqn
City / Airport:Langebaanweg (FALW / SDB)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:November 1975
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Photo ID:758835Submit Correction
View count: 167
Other than the RAF, the SAAF was the only other user of the Avro Shackleton. Eight MR 3s were ordered in 1954 with deliveries in 1957 and 1958. Two were lost in accidents; 1718/K in 1963 and 1716/J in 1994. 1722/P or Pelican P, was delivered 26 February 1958. She served with 35 Sqd until retired in 1984. After the loss of 1716, 1722 was refurbished to flying condition with the SAAF Museum Historical Flight at AFB Ysterplaat. She is now on display at the SAAF Museum Ysterplaat. Photographer unknown
Registration / Serial:1722
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1532
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
City / Airport:Langebaanweg (FALW / SDB)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:November 1975
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Registration / Serial:1716
Military Code:J
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1526
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
Unit Markings:35 Sqn
City / Airport:Lanseria (FALA / HLA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:10 October 1953
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Photo ID:758664Submit Correction
View count: 1140
This Shackleton became famous in 1994. After being withdrawn from use in 1990, it was restored into flying condition and left South Africa for the UK on 12 July 1994 to take part in the air show season. It was flown by active SAAF pilots. En route the aircraft suffered several technical problems and had to make a forced landing in the Western Sahara the following day and was subsequently written off. The aircraft still remains in the desert, slowly being buried under the sand. Photographer unknown
Registration / Serial:1716
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1526
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
City / Airport:Lanseria (FALA / HLA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:10 October 1953
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Registration / Serial:1716
Military Code:J
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1526
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
Unit Markings:35 Sqn
City / Airport:Lanseria (FALA / HLA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:10 October 1953
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Photo ID:758664Submit Correction
View count: 1140
This Shackleton became famous in 1994. After being withdrawn from use in 1990, it was restored into flying condition and left South Africa for the UK on 12 July 1994 to take part in the air show season. It was flown by active SAAF pilots. En route the aircraft suffered several technical problems and had to make a forced landing in the Western Sahara the following day and was subsequently written off. The aircraft still remains in the desert, slowly being buried under the sand. Photographer unknown
Registration / Serial:1716
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1526
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
City / Airport:Lanseria (FALA / HLA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:10 October 1953
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Registration / Serial:WR965
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
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1981
Photo by:Wolfgang MendorfContact
Photo ID:724465Submit Correction
View count: 170
Registration / Serial:WR965
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WR965 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1981
Photo by:Wolfgang MendorfContact
Registration / Serial:WR965
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
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1981
Photo by:Wolfgang MendorfContact
Photo ID:724465Submit Correction
View count: 170
Registration / Serial:WR965
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WR965 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1981
Photo by:Wolfgang MendorfContact
Registration / Serial:1722
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1532
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:October 1993
Photo from:Propfreak CollectionContact
Photo ID:672088Submit Correction
View count: 570
Photographed by H.P. Abt
Registration / Serial:1722
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1532
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:October 1993
Photo from:Propfreak CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:1722
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1532
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:October 1993
Photo from:Propfreak CollectionContact
Photo ID:672088Submit Correction
View count: 570
Photographed by H.P. Abt
Registration / Serial:1722
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1532
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:October 1993
Photo from:Propfreak CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:WR963
Military Code:63
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WR963 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Airport:Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 July 1989 to 22 July 1989
Photo by:Michael ClarkeContact
Photo ID:667459Submit Correction
View count: 786
Holding for r05, crew training.
Registration / Serial:WR963
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WR963 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 July 1989 to 22 July 1989
Photo by:Michael ClarkeContact
Registration / Serial:WR963
Military Code:63
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WR963 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Airport:Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 July 1989 to 22 July 1989
Photo by:Michael ClarkeContact
Photo ID:667459Submit Correction
View count: 786
Holding for r05, crew training.
Registration / Serial:WR963
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WR963 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 July 1989 to 22 July 1989
Photo by:Michael ClarkeContact