243 results found
| 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: | Ysterplaat (FAYP)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Collection: | South African Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 December 2004 |
| Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 279145Submit Correction |
| View count: | 769 |
Pelican 22 was the last airworthy Shackleton MR3.
| Registration / Serial: | 1722 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1532 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ysterplaat (FAYP)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 5 December 2004 |
| Photo from: | Peter de Jong 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 |
| Unit Markings: | 35 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Ysterplaat (FAYP)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Collection: | South African Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 December 2004 |
| Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 279145Submit Correction |
| View count: | 769 |
Pelican 22 was the last airworthy Shackleton MR3.
| Registration / Serial: | 1722 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1532 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ysterplaat (FAYP)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 5 December 2004 |
| Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
| 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: | Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Yeovilton International Air Day 1984 |
| Photo Date: | 3 August 1984 |
| Photo by: | Stephen RendleContact |
| Photo ID: | 276171Submit Correction |
| View count: | 281 |
| Registration / Serial: | WL756 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | R3/696/239002 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 3 August 1984 |
| Photo by: | Stephen RendleContact |
| 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: | Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Yeovilton International Air Day 1984 |
| Photo Date: | 3 August 1984 |
| Photo by: | Stephen RendleContact |
| Photo ID: | 276171Submit Correction |
| View count: | 281 |
| Registration / Serial: | WL756 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | R3/696/239002 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 3 August 1984 |
| Photo by: | Stephen RendleContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VW126 |
| Other Marks: | P |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton |
| C/n (msn): | [ VW126 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1949 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 276000Submit Correction |
| View count: | 262 |
The prototype Shackleton just after its maiden flight.
| Registration / Serial: | VW126 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton |
| C/n (msn): | [ VW126 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1949 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | VW126 |
| Other Marks: | P |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton |
| C/n (msn): | [ VW126 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1949 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 276000Submit Correction |
| View count: | 262 |
The prototype Shackleton just after its maiden flight.
| Registration / Serial: | VW126 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton |
| C/n (msn): | [ VW126 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1949 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | WL795 |
| Other Marks: | 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: | 14 July 2020 |
| Photo by: | Howard J CurtisContact |
| Photo ID: | 265248Submit Correction |
| View count: | 708 |
The former gate guard is now parked next to the museum (but not currently a museum item), partly dismantled, with two engines fitted and two in front.
| 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: | 14 July 2020 |
| Photo by: | Howard J CurtisContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WL795 |
| Other Marks: | 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: | 14 July 2020 |
| Photo by: | Howard J CurtisContact |
| Photo ID: | 265248Submit Correction |
| View count: | 708 |
The former gate guard is now parked next to the museum (but not currently a museum item), partly dismantled, with two engines fitted and two in front.
| 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: | 14 July 2020 |
| Photo by: | Howard J CurtisContact |
| 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: | 22 June 1979 |
| Photo by: | Lewis GrantContact |
| Photo ID: | 238562Submit Correction |
| View count: | 286 |
It has an image of one of the Magic Roundabout characters below the cockpit. Unfortunately, I don't know which character it is!
| 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: | 22 June 1979 |
| Photo by: | Lewis GrantContact |
| 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: | 22 June 1979 |
| Photo by: | Lewis GrantContact |
| Photo ID: | 238562Submit Correction |
| View count: | 286 |
It has an image of one of the Magic Roundabout characters below the cockpit. Unfortunately, I don't know which character it is!
| 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: | 22 June 1979 |
| Photo by: | Lewis GrantContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WG557 |
| 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: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 12 September 1964 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 230765Submit Correction |
| View count: | 746 |
Ex RAF Coastal Command Shackleton MR.2 operated by the Farnborough-based Empire Test Pilot School wearing a non-standard scheme with blue upper surfaces. Also, unusually, 'Royal Navy' titles on rear fuselage.
| Registration / Serial: | WG557 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WG557 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 12 September 1964 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WG557 |
| 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: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 12 September 1964 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 230765Submit Correction |
| View count: | 746 |
Ex RAF Coastal Command Shackleton MR.2 operated by the Farnborough-based Empire Test Pilot School wearing a non-standard scheme with blue upper surfaces. Also, unusually, 'Royal Navy' titles on rear fuselage.
| Registration / Serial: | WG557 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WG557 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 12 September 1964 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WR982 |
| Military Code: | J |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR982 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Charlwood / Gatwick Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Gatwick Aviation Museum |
| Event: | Threshold Aero/Gatwick Aviation Museum Night Shoot 2020 |
| Photo Date: | 7 March 2020 |
| Photo by: | PhilContact |
| Photo ID: | 222078Submit Correction |
| View count: | 143 |
| Registration / Serial: | WR982 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR982 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Charlwood / Gatwick Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 7 March 2020 |
| Photo by: | PhilContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WR982 |
| Military Code: | J |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR982 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Charlwood / Gatwick Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Gatwick Aviation Museum |
| Event: | Threshold Aero/Gatwick Aviation Museum Night Shoot 2020 |
| Photo Date: | 7 March 2020 |
| Photo by: | PhilContact |
| Photo ID: | 222078Submit Correction |
| View count: | 143 |
| Registration / Serial: | WR982 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR982 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Charlwood / Gatwick Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 7 March 2020 |
| Photo by: | PhilContact |
| 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): | [ WL757 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 8 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Battle of Britain Air Show 1973 |
| Photo Date: | 15 September 1973 |
| Photo by: | Ian HowatContact |
| Photo ID: | 218686Submit Correction |
| View count: | 179 |
| Registration / Serial: | WL757 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WL757 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 September 1973 |
| Photo by: | Ian HowatContact |
| 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): | [ WL757 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 8 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Battle of Britain Air Show 1973 |
| Photo Date: | 15 September 1973 |
| Photo by: | Ian HowatContact |
| Photo ID: | 218686Submit Correction |
| View count: | 179 |
| Registration / Serial: | WL757 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WL757 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 September 1973 |
| Photo by: | Ian HowatContact |
| 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 |
| Unit Markings: | 35 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Swartkop (FASK)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Collection: | South African Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 18 May 2006 |
| Photo by: | Jonathan VerschuurenContact |
| Photo ID: | 211078Submit Correction |
| View count: | 410 |
| 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: | 18 May 2006 |
| Photo by: | Jonathan VerschuurenContact |
| 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 |
| Unit Markings: | 35 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Swartkop (FASK)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Collection: | South African Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 18 May 2006 |
| Photo by: | Jonathan VerschuurenContact |
| Photo ID: | 211078Submit Correction |
| View count: | 410 |
| 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: | 18 May 2006 |
| Photo by: | Jonathan VerschuurenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WG529 |
| Military Code: | A-H |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR1A |
| C/n (msn): | [ WG529 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 42 Sqn |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Country: | Not known |
| Photo Date: | 15 August 1952 to 30 November 1953 |
| Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 210865Submit Correction |
| View count: | 543 |
A codes identified No 42 Sqn. Aircraft made an inadvertent wheels-up landing on 30 November 1953 and went to 206 Sqn after repair.
| Registration / Serial: | WG529 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR1A |
| C/n (msn): | [ WG529 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight | Country: | Not known |
| Photo Date: | 15 August 1952 to 30 November 1953 |
| Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WG529 |
| Military Code: | A-H |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR1A |
| C/n (msn): | [ WG529 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 42 Sqn |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Country: | Not known |
| Photo Date: | 15 August 1952 to 30 November 1953 |
| Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 210865Submit Correction |
| View count: | 543 |
A codes identified No 42 Sqn. Aircraft made an inadvertent wheels-up landing on 30 November 1953 and went to 206 Sqn after repair.
| Registration / Serial: | WG529 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR1A |
| C/n (msn): | [ WG529 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight | Country: | Not known |
| Photo Date: | 15 August 1952 to 30 November 1953 |
| Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "1717" |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Ysterplaat (FAYP)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Collection: | South African Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 12 October 2011 |
| Photo by: | Derek GaynorContact |
| Photo ID: | 205364Submit Correction |
| View count: | 616 |
This aircraft was actually Shackleton 1720 / M, c/n1530 which was only painted in the scheme of Shackleton 1717. (1717 / O - c/n1527) for display outside of the SAAF museum at Ysterplaat Airbase. The aircraft has since been scrapped after one of the mounting sockkels/ Gear legsrusted through deeming her unsafe.
| Registration / Serial: | "1717" |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1527 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ysterplaat (FAYP)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 12 October 2011 |
| Photo by: | Derek GaynorContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "1717" |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Ysterplaat (FAYP)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Collection: | South African Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 12 October 2011 |
| Photo by: | Derek GaynorContact |
| Photo ID: | 205364Submit Correction |
| View count: | 616 |
This aircraft was actually Shackleton 1720 / M, c/n1530 which was only painted in the scheme of Shackleton 1717. (1717 / O - c/n1527) for display outside of the SAAF museum at Ysterplaat Airbase. The aircraft has since been scrapped after one of the mounting sockkels/ Gear legsrusted through deeming her unsafe.
| Registration / Serial: | "1717" |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1527 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ysterplaat (FAYP)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 12 October 2011 |
| Photo by: | Derek GaynorContact |
| 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 |
| Unit Markings: | 8 Sqn |
| Aircraft Name: | Dougal |
| City / Area: | Manchester / Museum of Science & Industry [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Manchester Museum of Science and Industry |
| Photo Date: | 11 November 2012 |
| Photo by: | PhilContact |
| Photo ID: | 201337Submit Correction |
| View count: | 135 |
| Registration / Serial: | WR960 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR960 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Manchester / Museum of Science & Industry [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 November 2012 |
| Photo by: | PhilContact |
| 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 |
| Unit Markings: | 8 Sqn |
| Aircraft Name: | Dougal |
| City / Area: | Manchester / Museum of Science & Industry [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Manchester Museum of Science and Industry |
| Photo Date: | 11 November 2012 |
| Photo by: | PhilContact |
| Photo ID: | 201337Submit Correction |
| View count: | 135 |
| Registration / Serial: | WR960 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR960 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Manchester / Museum of Science & Industry [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 November 2012 |
| Photo by: | PhilContact |
| 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: | 16 August 2009 |
| Photo by: | Ian HowatContact |
| Photo ID: | 197290Submit Correction |
| View count: | 148 |
| 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: | 16 August 2009 |
| Photo by: | Ian HowatContact |
| 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: | 16 August 2009 |
| Photo by: | Ian HowatContact |
| Photo ID: | 197290Submit Correction |
| View count: | 148 |
| 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: | 16 August 2009 |
| Photo by: | Ian HowatContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Winnipeg - James Armstrong Richardson International (CYWG / YWG)Map |
| Region / Country: | Manitoba, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 16 July 1990 |
| Photo by: | Tim MartinContact |
| Photo ID: | 188417Submit Correction |
| View count: | 257 |
The RAF Nimrods had been grounded temporarily so this was brought out of storage for interim use. Here undergoing pre-flight after a night stop from the UK and probably on its way to war games in the US.
| Registration / Serial: | WL747 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | R3/696/239005 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Winnipeg - James Armstrong Richardson International (CYWG / YWG)Map | Region / Country: | Manitoba, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 16 July 1990 |
| Photo by: | Tim MartinContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Winnipeg - James Armstrong Richardson International (CYWG / YWG)Map |
| Region / Country: | Manitoba, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 16 July 1990 |
| Photo by: | Tim MartinContact |
| Photo ID: | 188417Submit Correction |
| View count: | 257 |
The RAF Nimrods had been grounded temporarily so this was brought out of storage for interim use. Here undergoing pre-flight after a night stop from the UK and probably on its way to war games in the US.
| Registration / Serial: | WL747 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | R3/696/239005 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Winnipeg - James Armstrong Richardson International (CYWG / YWG)Map | Region / Country: | Manitoba, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 16 July 1990 |
| Photo by: | Tim MartinContact |
| 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 |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1986 to October 1986 |
| Photo by: | PhilContact |
| Photo ID: | 187509Submit Correction |
| View count: | 438 |
scanned from slide I think this is doing an approach to RAF Waddington but not sure , it could just as easily be at an airshow
| Registration / Serial: | WL790 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | R3/696/239009 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1986 to October 1986 |
| Photo by: | PhilContact |
| 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 |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1986 to October 1986 |
| Photo by: | PhilContact |
| Photo ID: | 187509Submit Correction |
| View count: | 438 |
scanned from slide I think this is doing an approach to RAF Waddington but not sure , it could just as easily be at an airshow
| Registration / Serial: | WL790 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | R3/696/239009 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1986 to October 1986 |
| Photo by: | PhilContact |
| 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): | [ WL757 ] |
| 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 to 24 July 1989 |
| Photo by: | T.LaurentContact |
| Photo ID: | 183400Submit Correction |
| View count: | 924 |
Participant to IAT 1989; Has been withdraw from use few months later..
| Registration / Serial: | WL757 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WL757 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 21 July 1989 to 24 July 1989 |
| Photo by: | T.LaurentContact |
| 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): | [ WL757 ] |
| 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 to 24 July 1989 |
| Photo by: | T.LaurentContact |
| Photo ID: | 183400Submit Correction |
| View count: | 924 |
Participant to IAT 1989; Has been withdraw from use few months later..
| Registration / Serial: | WL757 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WL757 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 21 July 1989 to 24 July 1989 |
| Photo by: | T.LaurentContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WR963 |
| Alternate Serial: | 38-X |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Air Atlantique Classic Flight |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2009 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 181298Submit Correction |
| View count: | 168 |
Maintained by the Shackleton Preservation Trust in engine-running condition. Restored to Shackleton MR.2 configuration in taxyable condition and repainted in appropriate markings in 2010/2011. Was registered to the Shackleton Preservation Trust as G-SKTN on 4 February 2013. Still at Coventry by Apr 2018.
| Registration / Serial: | WR963 |
| Alternate Serial: | 38-X |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR963 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2009 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WR963 |
| Alternate Serial: | 38-X |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Air Atlantique Classic Flight |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2009 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 181298Submit Correction |
| View count: | 168 |
Maintained by the Shackleton Preservation Trust in engine-running condition. Restored to Shackleton MR.2 configuration in taxyable condition and repainted in appropriate markings in 2010/2011. Was registered to the Shackleton Preservation Trust as G-SKTN on 4 February 2013. Still at Coventry by Apr 2018.
| Registration / Serial: | WR963 |
| Alternate Serial: | 38-X |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR963 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2009 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WR963 |
| Alternate Serial: | 38-X |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Air Atlantique Classic Flight |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2009 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 181280Submit Correction |
| View count: | 163 |
Maintained by the Shackleton Preservation Trust in engine-running condition. Restored to Shackleton MR.2 configuration in taxyable condition and repainted in appropriate markings in 2010/2011. Was registered to the Shackleton Preservation Trust as G-SKTN on 4 February 2013. Still at Coventry by Apr 2018.
| Registration / Serial: | WR963 |
| Alternate Serial: | 38-X |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR963 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2009 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WR963 |
| Alternate Serial: | 38-X |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Air Atlantique Classic Flight |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2009 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 181280Submit Correction |
| View count: | 163 |
Maintained by the Shackleton Preservation Trust in engine-running condition. Restored to Shackleton MR.2 configuration in taxyable condition and repainted in appropriate markings in 2010/2011. Was registered to the Shackleton Preservation Trust as G-SKTN on 4 February 2013. Still at Coventry by Apr 2018.
| Registration / Serial: | WR963 |
| Alternate Serial: | 38-X |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR963 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2009 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WR982 |
| Military Code: | J |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR982 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Charlwood / Gatwick Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Gatwick Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 June 2009 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 175895Submit Correction |
| View count: | 166 |
Following the death in Jan 2013 of the museum's owner Peter Vallance, some exhibits went to other museums and collections. But this Shackleton remained with the museum and was still part of their inventory by Sep 2018.
| Registration / Serial: | WR982 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR982 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Charlwood / Gatwick Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 June 2009 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WR982 |
| Military Code: | J |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR982 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Charlwood / Gatwick Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Gatwick Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 June 2009 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 175895Submit Correction |
| View count: | 166 |
Following the death in Jan 2013 of the museum's owner Peter Vallance, some exhibits went to other museums and collections. But this Shackleton remained with the museum and was still part of their inventory by Sep 2018.
| Registration / Serial: | WR982 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR982 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Charlwood / Gatwick Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 June 2009 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WR974 |
| Military Code: | K |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR974 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Charlwood / Gatwick Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Gatwick Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 June 2009 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 175850Submit Correction |
| View count: | 186 |
Following the death in Jan 2013 of the museum's owner Peter Vallance, some exhibits went to other museums and collections. This Shackleton was one of them, moving on to Bruntingthorpe in Oct 2014.
| Registration / Serial: | WR974 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR974 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Charlwood / Gatwick Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 June 2009 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WR974 |
| Military Code: | K |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR974 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Charlwood / Gatwick Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Gatwick Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 June 2009 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 175850Submit Correction |
| View count: | 186 |
Following the death in Jan 2013 of the museum's owner Peter Vallance, some exhibits went to other museums and collections. This Shackleton was one of them, moving on to Bruntingthorpe in Oct 2014.
| Registration / Serial: | WR974 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR974 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Charlwood / Gatwick Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 June 2009 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |