244 results found
Registration / Serial:WR970
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):[ WR970 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:24392Submit Correction
View count: 256
The prototype Shackleton MR.3 performing at the 1955 Farnborough air show wearing the then current dark sea grey scheme. It had first flown eight days earlier and was lost at Foolow Derbyshire during a test flight on 7 December 1956 with the loss of Squadron Leader Jack Wales and his crew.
Registration / Serial:WR970
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):[ WR970 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:WR970
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):[ WR970 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:24392Submit Correction
View count: 256
The prototype Shackleton MR.3 performing at the 1955 Farnborough air show wearing the then current dark sea grey scheme. It had first flown eight days earlier and was lost at Foolow Derbyshire during a test flight on 7 December 1956 with the loss of Squadron Leader Jack Wales and his crew.
Registration / Serial:WR970
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):[ WR970 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:WR977
Military Code:B
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):[ WR977 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Winthorpe (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Newark Air Museum
Photo Date:4 January 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:23840Submit Correction
View count: 203
At the Newark Air Museum
Registration / Serial:WR977
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):[ WR977 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Winthorpe (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 January 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:WR977
Military Code:B
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):[ WR977 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Winthorpe (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Newark Air Museum
Photo Date:4 January 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:23840Submit Correction
View count: 203
At the Newark Air Museum
Registration / Serial:WR977
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):[ WR977 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Winthorpe (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 January 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:WL756
Military Code:56
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):R3/696/239002
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 1985
Photo Date:13 July 1985
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:22760Submit Correction
View count: 328
Registration / Serial:WL756
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):R3/696/239002
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 1985
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:WL756
Military Code:56
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):R3/696/239002
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 1985
Photo Date:13 July 1985
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:22760Submit Correction
View count: 328
Registration / Serial:WL756
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):R3/696/239002
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 1985
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:1721
Other Marks:N
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1531
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
City / Airport:Swartkop (FASK)Map
Country:South Africa
Collection:South African Air Force Museum
Photo Date:24 September 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:22171Submit Correction
View count: 490
For me the star of the SAAF Museum collection - the sun angle may not have been ideal but great to see
Registration / Serial:1721
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1531
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
City / Airport:Swartkop (FASK)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:24 September 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:1721
Other Marks:N
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1531
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
City / Airport:Swartkop (FASK)Map
Country:South Africa
Collection:South African Air Force Museum
Photo Date:24 September 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:22171Submit Correction
View count: 490
For me the star of the SAAF Museum collection - the sun angle may not have been ideal but great to see
Registration / Serial:1721
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):1531
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
City / Airport:Swartkop (FASK)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:24 September 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WL751
Other Marks:M
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WL751 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 September 1972
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:22155Submit Correction
View count: 252
Built at Woodford in April 1953. Latterly served 204 Squadron Coastal Command based at RAF Ballykelly, Northern Ireland. Sold in 1972 and scrapped in 1975.
Registration / Serial:WL751
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WL751 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 September 1972
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:WL751
Other Marks:M
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WL751 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 September 1972
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:22155Submit Correction
View count: 252
Built at Woodford in April 1953. Latterly served 204 Squadron Coastal Command based at RAF Ballykelly, Northern Ireland. Sold in 1972 and scrapped in 1975.
Registration / Serial:WL751
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WL751 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 September 1972
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VP293
Military Code:X
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton T4
C/n (msn):[ VP293 ]
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2013
Photo Date:6 July 2013
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:21733Submit Correction
View count: 320
Nose from Avro Shackleton, built as MR.1, and later converted to T.4 and now preserved. Painted in mid 1950's Coastal Command Grey scheme.
Registration / Serial:VP293
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton T4
C/n (msn):[ VP293 ]
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 July 2013
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VP293
Military Code:X
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton T4
C/n (msn):[ VP293 ]
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2013
Photo Date:6 July 2013
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:21733Submit Correction
View count: 320
Nose from Avro Shackleton, built as MR.1, and later converted to T.4 and now preserved. Painted in mid 1950's Coastal Command Grey scheme.
Registration / Serial:VP293
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton T4
C/n (msn):[ VP293 ]
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 July 2013
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:WR985
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:Long Marston (EGBL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 October 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21487Submit Correction
View count: 588
Slowly rotting away but still substantially complete, having been at Long Marston since being evicted from Cosford in 1989 as 8103M
Registration / Serial:WR985
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):[ WR985 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Long Marston (EGBL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 October 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WR985
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:Long Marston (EGBL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 October 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21487Submit Correction
View count: 588
Slowly rotting away but still substantially complete, having been at Long Marston since being evicted from Cosford in 1989 as 8103M
Registration / Serial:WR985
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):[ WR985 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Long Marston (EGBL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 October 2013
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WL795
Military Code:T
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Newquay - Cornwall (EGHQ / NQY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 July 2011
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20637Submit Correction
View count: 421
Built as an MR.2 and first flown in 8.53, this Shackleton operated with 204, 210 & 205 Sqns before conversion to AEW.2 in 1972. After service with 8 Sqn as "Rosalie", wfu 1981 and used for crash rescue practice at St Mawgan. Refurbished in MR.2 configuration in 1989 and resided just inside the main gate, looking splendid. By 2015 though was under threat of eviction by the RAF
Registration / Serial:WL795
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Newquay - Cornwall (EGHQ / NQY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 July 2011
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WL795
Military Code:T
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Newquay - Cornwall (EGHQ / NQY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 July 2011
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20637Submit Correction
View count: 421
Built as an MR.2 and first flown in 8.53, this Shackleton operated with 204, 210 & 205 Sqns before conversion to AEW.2 in 1972. After service with 8 Sqn as "Rosalie", wfu 1981 and used for crash rescue practice at St Mawgan. Refurbished in MR.2 configuration in 1989 and resided just inside the main gate, looking splendid. By 2015 though was under threat of eviction by the RAF
Registration / Serial:WL795
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Newquay - Cornwall (EGHQ / NQY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 July 2011
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WR963
Military Code:63-J
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:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1979
Photo Date:June 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20013Submit Correction
View count: 356
A sight that the current custodians of this Shak, Air Atlantique Classic Flight, probably dream of seeing at Coventry
Registration / Serial:WR963
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WR963 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WR963
Military Code:63-J
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:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1979
Photo Date:June 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20013Submit Correction
View count: 356
A sight that the current custodians of this Shak, Air Atlantique Classic Flight, probably dream of seeing at Coventry
Registration / Serial:WR963
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WR963 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WR963
Military Code:B-M
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WR963 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Airbase Museum
Photo Date:17 July 2011
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:18974Submit Correction
View count: 255
Maintained in taxyable condition
Registration / Serial:WR963
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WR963 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 July 2011
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:WR963
Military Code:B-M
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WR963 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Airbase Museum
Photo Date:17 July 2011
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:18974Submit Correction
View count: 255
Maintained in taxyable condition
Registration / Serial:WR963
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WR963 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 July 2011
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
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
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1979
Photo Date:24 June 1979
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:17884Submit Correction
View count: 286
Crashed and was destroyed on 30th April 1990 with the loss of 10 lives near Tarbert in Scotland
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:24 June 1979
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
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
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1979
Photo Date:24 June 1979
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:17884Submit Correction
View count: 286
Crashed and was destroyed on 30th April 1990 with the loss of 10 lives near Tarbert in Scotland
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:24 June 1979
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:G-SKTN
Alternate Serial:WR963
Military Code:B-M
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WR963 ]
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 October 2015
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:16868Submit Correction
View count: 588
Delivered as WR963 an MR2 in April 1954 and served with 224 Squadron RAF Coastal Command. Later modified to AEW2. Has recently been carefully returned to MR2 status and colour scheme and again wears the B-M markings of 224 Squadron. Maintained by the Shackleton Preservation Trust in taxying condition. Was registered as G-SKTN on 4 February 2013.
Registration / Serial:G-SKTN
Alternate Serial:WR963
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WR963 ]
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 October 2015
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-SKTN
Alternate Serial:WR963
Military Code:B-M
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WR963 ]
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 October 2015
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:16868Submit Correction
View count: 588
Delivered as WR963 an MR2 in April 1954 and served with 224 Squadron RAF Coastal Command. Later modified to AEW2. Has recently been carefully returned to MR2 status and colour scheme and again wears the B-M markings of 224 Squadron. Maintained by the Shackleton Preservation Trust in taxying condition. Was registered as G-SKTN on 4 February 2013.
Registration / Serial:G-SKTN
Alternate Serial:WR963
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WR963 ]
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 October 2015
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
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):R3/696/239009
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:23 May 2015
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:16351Submit Correction
View count: 431
Registration / Serial:WL790
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):R3/696/239009
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:23 May 2015
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
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):R3/696/239009
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:23 May 2015
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:16351Submit Correction
View count: 431
Registration / Serial:WL790
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):R3/696/239009
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:23 May 2015
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:WG557
Other Marks:T-L
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WG557 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:14235Submit Correction
View count: 591
220 Squadron RAF Coastal Command Shackleton MR.2 from RAF St Eval visiting Blackbushe for the SBAC show at Farnborough. A/c wears the original grey upper surfaces with white sides and unders.
Registration / Serial:WG557
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WG557 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:WG557
Other Marks:T-L
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WG557 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:14235Submit Correction
View count: 591
220 Squadron RAF Coastal Command Shackleton MR.2 from RAF St Eval visiting Blackbushe for the SBAC show at Farnborough. A/c wears the original grey upper surfaces with white sides and unders.
Registration / Serial:WG557
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WG557 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:WR970
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):[ WR970 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1955
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:13407Submit Correction
View count: 304
The prototype Shackleton MR.3 landing at Farnborough after demonstrating at the SBAC show
Registration / Serial:WR970
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):[ WR970 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:WR970
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):[ WR970 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1955
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:13407Submit Correction
View count: 304
The prototype Shackleton MR.3 landing at Farnborough after demonstrating at the SBAC show
Registration / Serial:WR970
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):[ WR970 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XF708
Military Code:203-C
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):[ XF708 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:203 Sqn
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:30 May 2003
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:11686Submit Correction
View count: 232
Registration / Serial:XF708
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):[ XF708 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 May 2003
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:XF708
Military Code:203-C
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):[ XF708 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:203 Sqn
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:30 May 2003
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:11686Submit Correction
View count: 232
Registration / Serial:XF708
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3
C/n (msn):[ XF708 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 May 2003
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:VP292
Other Marks:C-S
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR1
C/n (msn):[ VP292 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11633Submit Correction
View count: 500
Coastal Command Shackleton MR.1 of No. 236 Operational Conversion Unit based at RAF Kinloss in Scotland. It wears the overall Sea Grey scheme. Visiting Blackbushe during the nearby Farnborough SBAC show. Road transport will be laid on for the crew's day out.
Registration / Serial:VP292
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR1
C/n (msn):[ VP292 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VP292
Other Marks:C-S
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR1
C/n (msn):[ VP292 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11633Submit Correction
View count: 500
Coastal Command Shackleton MR.1 of No. 236 Operational Conversion Unit based at RAF Kinloss in Scotland. It wears the overall Sea Grey scheme. Visiting Blackbushe during the nearby Farnborough SBAC show. Road transport will be laid on for the crew's day out.
Registration / Serial:VP292
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR1
C/n (msn):[ VP292 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
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):R3/696/239009
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:1 September 2008
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:10728Submit Correction
View count: 222
Ex N790WL.
Registration / Serial:WL790
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):R3/696/239009
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:1 September 2008
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
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):R3/696/239009
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:1 September 2008
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:10728Submit Correction
View count: 222
Ex N790WL.
Registration / Serial:WL790
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):R3/696/239009
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:1 September 2008
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:VP256
Military Code:B-A
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR1
C/n (msn):[ VP256 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 July 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9400Submit Correction
View count: 394
Early production Shackleton MR.1 of 269 Squadron, RAF Ballykelly, Northern Ireland, visiting Ringway on a communications flight. It wears the original Coastal Command scheme for the type of dark grey uppers and white sides and lower surfaces.
Registration / Serial:VP256
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR1
C/n (msn):[ VP256 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 July 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VP256
Military Code:B-A
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR1
C/n (msn):[ VP256 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 July 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9400Submit Correction
View count: 394
Early production Shackleton MR.1 of 269 Squadron, RAF Ballykelly, Northern Ireland, visiting Ringway on a communications flight. It wears the original Coastal Command scheme for the type of dark grey uppers and white sides and lower surfaces.
Registration / Serial:VP256
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR1
C/n (msn):[ VP256 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 July 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:WG531
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WG531 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / A.V. Roe (Avro)
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 June 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8532Submit Correction
View count: 1576
Avro's test Shackleton MR.2 taxies out to return to Woodford after an early morning stay at Ringway after a long test flight. This was the second production MR.2 and later served 42 Squadron at St Eval, being lost on 11 January 1955 in a collision with sister ship WL743 off Ireland.
Registration / Serial:WG531
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WG531 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / A.V. Roe (Avro)
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 June 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:WG531
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WG531 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / A.V. Roe (Avro)
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 June 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8532Submit Correction
View count: 1576
Avro's test Shackleton MR.2 taxies out to return to Woodford after an early morning stay at Ringway after a long test flight. This was the second production MR.2 and later served 42 Squadron at St Eval, being lost on 11 January 1955 in a collision with sister ship WL743 off Ireland.
Registration / Serial:WG531
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WG531 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / A.V. Roe (Avro)
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 June 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield