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 |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | October 1993 |
| Photo from: | Propfreak CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 672088Submit Correction |
| View count: | 248 |
(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: | 248 |
(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: | 525 |
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: | 525 |
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: | 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: | 27 July 2019 |
| Photo by: | Kerry TaylorContact |
| Photo ID: | 665364Submit Correction |
| View count: | 44 |
Delivered to the RAF as a MR2 on 08 Mar 1954. Converted to an AEW2 in 1972 and delivered to 8 Squadron who's markings it is preserved in. WFU some time after 1982 and allocated ground serial 8772M. Later transferred to the Museum of Science and Industry. Avro were a local company based in Manchester. All 8 Squadron Shack's carried a cartoon character from the children's television programme 'The Magic Roundabout' on their nose. This one is 'Dougal' which can be seen just below the cockpit windows.
| 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: | 27 July 2019 |
| Photo by: | Kerry TaylorContact |
| 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: | 27 July 2019 |
| Photo by: | Kerry TaylorContact |
| Photo ID: | 665364Submit Correction |
| View count: | 44 |
Delivered to the RAF as a MR2 on 08 Mar 1954. Converted to an AEW2 in 1972 and delivered to 8 Squadron who's markings it is preserved in. WFU some time after 1982 and allocated ground serial 8772M. Later transferred to the Museum of Science and Industry. Avro were a local company based in Manchester. All 8 Squadron Shack's carried a cartoon character from the children's television programme 'The Magic Roundabout' on their nose. This one is 'Dougal' which can be seen just below the cockpit windows.
| 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: | 27 July 2019 |
| Photo by: | Kerry TaylorContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WL738 |
| Military Code: | 38 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | AS212 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 8 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Lossiemouth Air Show 1986 |
| Photo Date: | 12 July 1986 |
| Photo by: | Michael ClarkeContact |
| Photo ID: | 664512Submit Correction |
| View count: | 304 |
Gate Guardian. Photo taken on entry to the 1986 air show.
| Registration / Serial: | WL738 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | AS212 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 12 July 1986 |
| Photo by: | Michael ClarkeContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WL738 |
| Military Code: | 38 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | AS212 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 8 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Lossiemouth Air Show 1986 |
| Photo Date: | 12 July 1986 |
| Photo by: | Michael ClarkeContact |
| Photo ID: | 664512Submit Correction |
| View count: | 304 |
Gate Guardian. Photo taken on entry to the 1986 air show.
| Registration / Serial: | WL738 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | AS212 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 12 July 1986 |
| Photo by: | Michael ClarkeContact |
| 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 |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | October 1993 |
| Photo from: | Propfreak CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 659338Submit Correction |
| View count: | 267 |
One of eight Shackletons operated by the South African Air Force from 1957 to 1984 - 1722 was the last one remaining flying. Operated by the South African Air Force Museum based at AFB Ysterplaat. Photographed by HP. 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 |
| Unit Markings: | 35 Sqn |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | October 1993 |
| Photo from: | Propfreak CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 659338Submit Correction |
| View count: | 267 |
One of eight Shackletons operated by the South African Air Force from 1957 to 1984 - 1722 was the last one remaining flying. Operated by the South African Air Force Museum based at AFB Ysterplaat. Photographed by HP. 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: | XF708 |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Duxford (EGSU)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 February 2024 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 657892Submit Correction |
| View count: | 99 |
Undergoing a deep restoration, over 50 years since it arrived a Duxford back in 1972.
| 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: | 20 February 2024 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XF708 |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Duxford (EGSU)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 February 2024 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 657892Submit Correction |
| View count: | 99 |
Undergoing a deep restoration, over 50 years since it arrived a Duxford back in 1972.
| 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: | 20 February 2024 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| 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 Sq |
| City / Airport: | Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Mildenhall Air Fete 1982 |
| Photo Date: | 29 May 1982 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Photo ID: | 650595Submit Correction |
| View count: | 75 |
Delivered to the RAF as a Shackleton MR.2 in 1954. Converted to a Shackleton AEW.2 in 1972. To the RAF Museum at Cosford in 1982 and allocated maintenance serial 8772M. Moved to the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry in 1983 then to the Avro Heritage Museum, Woodford in 2022.
| Registration / Serial: | WR960 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR960 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 May 1982 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| 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 Sq |
| City / Airport: | Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Mildenhall Air Fete 1982 |
| Photo Date: | 29 May 1982 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Photo ID: | 650595Submit Correction |
| View count: | 75 |
Delivered to the RAF as a Shackleton MR.2 in 1954. Converted to a Shackleton AEW.2 in 1972. To the RAF Museum at Cosford in 1982 and allocated maintenance serial 8772M. Moved to the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry in 1983 then to the Avro Heritage Museum, Woodford in 2022.
| Registration / Serial: | WR960 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR960 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 May 1982 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| 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 / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Cosford Air Show 1982 |
| Photo Date: | 9 May 1982 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Photo ID: | 647282Submit Correction |
| View count: | 46 |
Delivered to the RAF as WR974 in 1957. To Cosford for use as ground trainer 8117M in 1978. To the Gatwick Aviation Museum in 1988 then to Bruntingthorpe in 2014 and the South Wales Air Museum, St.Athan in 2020.
| Registration / Serial: | WR974 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR974 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 9 May 1982 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| 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 / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Cosford Air Show 1982 |
| Photo Date: | 9 May 1982 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Photo ID: | 647282Submit Correction |
| View count: | 46 |
Delivered to the RAF as WR974 in 1957. To Cosford for use as ground trainer 8117M in 1978. To the Gatwick Aviation Museum in 1988 then to Bruntingthorpe in 2014 and the South Wales Air Museum, St.Athan in 2020.
| Registration / Serial: | WR974 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR974 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 9 May 1982 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WL801 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WL801 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 8 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Cosford Air Show 1982 |
| Photo Date: | 9 May 1982 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Photo ID: | 647234Submit Correction |
| View count: | 84 |
Delivered to the RAF as WL801 in 1953. To Cosford for use as a ground trainer in 1979 and allocated maintenance serial 8629M. Later to the RAF Museum and scrapped.
| Registration / Serial: | WL801 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WL801 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 9 May 1982 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WL801 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WL801 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 8 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Cosford Air Show 1982 |
| Photo Date: | 9 May 1982 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Photo ID: | 647234Submit Correction |
| View count: | 84 |
Delivered to the RAF as WL801 in 1953. To Cosford for use as a ground trainer in 1979 and allocated maintenance serial 8629M. Later to the RAF Museum and scrapped.
| Registration / Serial: | WL801 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WL801 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 9 May 1982 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WR951 |
| Military Code: | W |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 224 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Gibraltar - North Front (LXGB / GIB)Map |
| Country: | Gibraltar |
| Photo Date: | July 1965 |
| Photo from: | Dick Lohuis CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 644333Submit Correction |
| View count: | 183 |
| Registration / Serial: | WR951 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Gibraltar - North Front (LXGB / GIB)Map | Country: | Gibraltar |
| Photo Date: | July 1965 |
| Photo from: | Dick Lohuis CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WR951 |
| Military Code: | W |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 224 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Gibraltar - North Front (LXGB / GIB)Map |
| Country: | Gibraltar |
| Photo Date: | July 1965 |
| Photo from: | Dick Lohuis CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 644333Submit Correction |
| View count: | 183 |
| Registration / Serial: | WR951 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Gibraltar - North Front (LXGB / GIB)Map | Country: | Gibraltar |
| Photo Date: | July 1965 |
| Photo from: | Dick Lohuis CollectionContact |
| 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 1981 |
| Photo Date: | 28 June 1981 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Photo ID: | 641433Submit Correction |
| View count: | 110 |
Delivered to the RAF as Shackleton MR2 WR965 in 1954. Converted to a Shackleton AEW2 in 1972. Destroyed in a fatal crash into a hill on the Isle of Harris whilst attempting to land at RAF Benbecula in 1990.
| 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: | 28 June 1981 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| 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 1981 |
| Photo Date: | 28 June 1981 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Photo ID: | 641433Submit Correction |
| View count: | 110 |
Delivered to the RAF as Shackleton MR2 WR965 in 1954. Converted to a Shackleton AEW2 in 1972. Destroyed in a fatal crash into a hill on the Isle of Harris whilst attempting to land at RAF Benbecula in 1990.
| 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: | 28 June 1981 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WR986 |
| Military Code: | G |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map |
| Country: | Malta |
| Photo Date: | 9 November 1970 |
| Photo by: | John VisanichContact |
| Photo ID: | 637633Submit Correction |
| View count: | 139 |
Operated by 203 Squadron, based Luqa. Note feathered No.1 engine. Seen landing runway 24, this was one of the last flights of WR986. The aircraft was later transferred to 137 Maintenance Unit at Safi where extensive damage was caused to control cables and wiring by rats! It was scrapped on site and written off on 1 September 1971.
| Registration / Serial: | WR986 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR986 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map | Country: | Malta |
| Photo Date: | 9 November 1970 |
| Photo by: | John VisanichContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WR986 |
| Military Code: | G |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map |
| Country: | Malta |
| Photo Date: | 9 November 1970 |
| Photo by: | John VisanichContact |
| Photo ID: | 637633Submit Correction |
| View count: | 139 |
Operated by 203 Squadron, based Luqa. Note feathered No.1 engine. Seen landing runway 24, this was one of the last flights of WR986. The aircraft was later transferred to 137 Maintenance Unit at Safi where extensive damage was caused to control cables and wiring by rats! It was scrapped on site and written off on 1 September 1971.
| Registration / Serial: | WR986 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR986 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map | Country: | Malta |
| Photo Date: | 9 November 1970 |
| Photo by: | John VisanichContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WR971 |
| Alternate Serial: | 8119M |
| Military Code: | Q |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR971 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Kinloss / Morayvia [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Morayvia Sci-Tech Experience |
| Photo Date: | 24 April 2023 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Photo ID: | 637477Submit Correction |
| View count: | 91 |
New for the ever expanding Morayvia collection is this former Fenland Aviation Museum Shackleton.
| Registration / Serial: | WR971 |
| Alternate Serial: | 8119M |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR971 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Kinloss / Morayvia [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 24 April 2023 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WR971 |
| Alternate Serial: | 8119M |
| Military Code: | Q |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR971 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Kinloss / Morayvia [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Morayvia Sci-Tech Experience |
| Photo Date: | 24 April 2023 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Photo ID: | 637477Submit Correction |
| View count: | 91 |
New for the ever expanding Morayvia collection is this former Fenland Aviation Museum Shackleton.
| Registration / Serial: | WR971 |
| Alternate Serial: | 8119M |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR971 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Kinloss / Morayvia [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 24 April 2023 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WL752 |
| Military Code: | D |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR2 |
| C/n (msn): | [WL752] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 37 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map |
| Country: | Bahrain |
| Photo Date: | 31 May 1965 |
| Photo by: | John PhillipsContact |
| Photo ID: | 636919Submit Correction |
| View count: | 113 |
Unusually the code letter has been applied in a 'non flying' attitude whereas it should have been painted on in a 'flying attitude!' To 27MU Shawbury September 1967. Sold as scrap October 1968(info' courtesy of "The Shackleton Association" website)
| Registration / Serial: | WL752 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR2 |
| C/n (msn): | [WL752] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map | Country: | Bahrain |
| Photo Date: | 31 May 1965 |
| Photo by: | John PhillipsContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WL752 |
| Military Code: | D |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR2 |
| C/n (msn): | [WL752] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 37 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map |
| Country: | Bahrain |
| Photo Date: | 31 May 1965 |
| Photo by: | John PhillipsContact |
| Photo ID: | 636919Submit Correction |
| View count: | 113 |
Unusually the code letter has been applied in a 'non flying' attitude whereas it should have been painted on in a 'flying attitude!' To 27MU Shawbury September 1967. Sold as scrap October 1968(info' courtesy of "The Shackleton Association" website)
| Registration / Serial: | WL752 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR2 |
| C/n (msn): | [WL752] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map | Country: | Bahrain |
| Photo Date: | 31 May 1965 |
| Photo by: | John PhillipsContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WR961 |
| Military Code: | S |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR2 |
| C/n (msn): | [WR961] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 38 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Photo Date: | 28 June 1965 |
| Photo by: | John PhillipsContact |
| Photo ID: | 636900Submit Correction |
| View count: | 126 |
Last unit 204 Sqd as 'U' - To 5 MU Kemble April 1972. Scrapped circa 1978. Info courtesy of The Shackleton Association.
| Registration / Serial: | WR961 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR2 |
| C/n (msn): | [WR961] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map | Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Photo Date: | 28 June 1965 |
| Photo by: | John PhillipsContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WR961 |
| Military Code: | S |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR2 |
| C/n (msn): | [WR961] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 38 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Photo Date: | 28 June 1965 |
| Photo by: | John PhillipsContact |
| Photo ID: | 636900Submit Correction |
| View count: | 126 |
Last unit 204 Sqd as 'U' - To 5 MU Kemble April 1972. Scrapped circa 1978. Info courtesy of The Shackleton Association.
| Registration / Serial: | WR961 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR2 |
| C/n (msn): | [WR961] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map | Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Photo Date: | 28 June 1965 |
| Photo by: | John PhillipsContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WR962 |
| Military Code: | A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR2 |
| C/n (msn): | [WR962] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 37 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Photo Date: | 13 November 1965 |
| Photo by: | John PhillipsContact |
| Photo ID: | 636435Submit Correction |
| View count: | 569 |
Returned to UK and sold as scrap at 27 MU Shawbury 28th March 1969.
| Registration / Serial: | WR962 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR2 |
| C/n (msn): | [WR962] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map | Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Photo Date: | 13 November 1965 |
| Photo by: | John PhillipsContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WR962 |
| Military Code: | A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR2 |
| C/n (msn): | [WR962] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 37 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Photo Date: | 13 November 1965 |
| Photo by: | John PhillipsContact |
| Photo ID: | 636435Submit Correction |
| View count: | 569 |
Returned to UK and sold as scrap at 27 MU Shawbury 28th March 1969.
| Registration / Serial: | WR962 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR2 |
| C/n (msn): | [WR962] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map | Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Photo Date: | 13 November 1965 |
| Photo by: | John PhillipsContact |
| 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: | July 1989 |
| Photo by: | Anthony NobleContact |
| Photo ID: | 634310Submit Correction |
| View count: | 154 |
A close up of the Shackelton during one of its last displays before being withdrawn from service.
| 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: | July 1989 |
| Photo by: | Anthony NobleContact |
| 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: | July 1989 |
| Photo by: | Anthony NobleContact |
| Photo ID: | 634310Submit Correction |
| View count: | 154 |
A close up of the Shackelton during one of its last displays before being withdrawn from service.
| 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: | July 1989 |
| Photo by: | Anthony NobleContact |
| 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: | Alconbury (EGWZ / AYH) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Alconbury Open House 1982 |
| Photo Date: | 14 August 1982 |
| Photo by: | Roger SyrattContact |
| Photo ID: | 629362Submit Correction |
| View count: | 114 |
| Registration / Serial: | WL747 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | R3/696/239005 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Alconbury (EGWZ / AYH) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 14 August 1982 |
| Photo by: | Roger SyrattContact |
| 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: | Alconbury (EGWZ / AYH) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Alconbury Open House 1982 |
| Photo Date: | 14 August 1982 |
| Photo by: | Roger SyrattContact |
| Photo ID: | 629362Submit Correction |
| View count: | 114 |
| Registration / Serial: | WL747 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | R3/696/239005 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Alconbury (EGWZ / AYH) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 14 August 1982 |
| Photo by: | Roger SyrattContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XF704 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | NOT KNOWN |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 203 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Colerne (EGUO)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 17 May 1960 |
| Photo by: | John PhillipsContact |
| Photo ID: | 623254Submit Correction |
| View count: | 76 |
One of my early photo's taken with a "Brownie 127" camera. Bit of a dull day so that didn't help! The a/c had just completed compass swings on the southern aerodrome boundary and was being towed back to 49 MU. Written Off 8th December 1965, when it crashed into the Moray Firth
| Registration / Serial: | XF704 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | NOT KNOWN |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colerne (EGUO)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 17 May 1960 |
| Photo by: | John PhillipsContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XF704 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | NOT KNOWN |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 203 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Colerne (EGUO)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 17 May 1960 |
| Photo by: | John PhillipsContact |
| Photo ID: | 623254Submit Correction |
| View count: | 76 |
One of my early photo's taken with a "Brownie 127" camera. Bit of a dull day so that didn't help! The a/c had just completed compass swings on the southern aerodrome boundary and was being towed back to 49 MU. Written Off 8th December 1965, when it crashed into the Moray Firth
| Registration / Serial: | XF704 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | NOT KNOWN |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colerne (EGUO)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 17 May 1960 |
| Photo by: | John PhillipsContact |
| 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: | Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Battle of Britain Air Show 1983 |
| Photo Date: | 17 September 1983 |
| Photo by: | Derek FergusonContact |
| Photo ID: | 617371Submit Correction |
| View count: | 104 |
| Registration / Serial: | WL747 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | R3/696/239005 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 17 September 1983 |
| Photo by: | Derek FergusonContact |
| 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: | Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Battle of Britain Air Show 1983 |
| Photo Date: | 17 September 1983 |
| Photo by: | Derek FergusonContact |
| Photo ID: | 617371Submit Correction |
| View count: | 104 |
| Registration / Serial: | WL747 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | R3/696/239005 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 17 September 1983 |
| Photo by: | Derek FergusonContact |