12 results found
Registration / Serial:WL795
Alternate Serial:8753M
Military Code:T
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2C
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Newquay - Cornwall (EGHQ / NQY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 May 2022
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Photo ID:461205Submit Correction
View count: 157
The former RAF St Mawgan gate guard is privately owned and preserved adjacent to the Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre, but is not part of their collection.
Registration / Serial:WL795
Alternate Serial:8753M
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2C
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Newquay - Cornwall (EGHQ / NQY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 May 2022
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Registration / Serial:WL795
Alternate Serial:8753M
Military Code:T
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2C
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Newquay - Cornwall (EGHQ / NQY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 May 2022
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Photo ID:461205Submit Correction
View count: 157
The former RAF St Mawgan gate guard is privately owned and preserved adjacent to the Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre, but is not part of their collection.
Registration / Serial:WL795
Alternate Serial:8753M
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2C
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Newquay - Cornwall (EGHQ / NQY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 May 2022
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Registration / Serial:WL795
Military Code:95
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:8 December 1975
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Photo ID:402865Submit Correction
View count: 179
Registration / Serial:WL795
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:8 December 1975
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Registration / Serial:WL795
Military Code:95
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:8 December 1975
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Photo ID:402865Submit Correction
View count: 179
Registration / Serial:WL795
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:8 December 1975
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Registration / Serial:WL795
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:5 July 1974
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Photo ID:385065Submit Correction
View count: 170
Registration / Serial:WL795
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:5 July 1974
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Registration / Serial:WL795
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:5 July 1974
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Photo ID:385065Submit Correction
View count: 170
Registration / Serial:WL795
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:5 July 1974
Photo by:John VisanichContact
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
Collection:Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre
Photo Date:30 June 2021
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
Photo ID:374801Submit Correction
View count: 466
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:30 June 2021
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
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
Collection:Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre
Photo Date:30 June 2021
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
Photo ID:374801Submit Correction
View count: 466
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:30 June 2021
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
Registration / Serial:WL795
Military Code:95
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:2 July 1973
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Photo ID:370468Submit Correction
View count: 251
Registration / Serial:WL795
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:2 July 1973
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Registration / Serial:WL795
Military Code:95
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:2 July 1973
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Photo ID:370468Submit Correction
View count: 251
Registration / Serial:WL795
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:2 July 1973
Photo by:John VisanichContact
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 March 2016
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Photo ID:347287Submit Correction
View count: 262
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 March 2016
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
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 March 2016
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Photo ID:347287Submit Correction
View count: 262
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 March 2016
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:WL795
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Airport:Wyton (EGUY / QUY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1979
Photo by:Don GilhamContact
Photo ID:334998Submit Correction
View count: 220
Registration / Serial:WL795
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wyton (EGUY / QUY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1979
Photo by:Don GilhamContact
Registration / Serial:WL795
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Airport:Wyton (EGUY / QUY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1979
Photo by:Don GilhamContact
Photo ID:334998Submit Correction
View count: 220
Registration / Serial:WL795
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wyton (EGUY / QUY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1979
Photo by:Don GilhamContact
Registration / Serial:WL795
Military Code:38-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
Unit Markings:38 Sqn
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:31 July 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:309229Submit Correction
View count: 345
On detachment from Malta. 'Heron' squadron marking on nose. Converted to AEW.2. Preserved at Newquay A/P.
Registration / Serial:WL795
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:31 July 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:WL795
Military Code:38-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
Unit Markings:38 Sqn
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:31 July 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:309229Submit Correction
View count: 345
On detachment from Malta. 'Heron' squadron marking on nose. Converted to AEW.2. Preserved at Newquay A/P.
Registration / Serial:WL795
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:31 July 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:WL795
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 June 1976
Photo by:Don GilhamContact
Photo ID:302081Submit Correction
View count: 178
Registration / Serial:WL795
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 June 1976
Photo by:Don GilhamContact
Registration / Serial:WL795
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 June 1976
Photo by:Don GilhamContact
Photo ID:302081Submit Correction
View count: 178
Registration / Serial:WL795
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 June 1976
Photo by:Don GilhamContact
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: 707
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: 707
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
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:31 July 1976
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:63755Submit Correction
View count: 167
Built at Woodford in 1953 as an MR.2. Modified to AEW.2 serving for many years with No. 8 Squadron based at RAF Kinloss. Retired at St Mawgan, Cornwall, in 1981 and still present in 2015.
Registration / Serial:WL795
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:31 July 1976
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:WL795
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Sqn
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:31 July 1976
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:63755Submit Correction
View count: 167
Built at Woodford in 1953 as an MR.2. Modified to AEW.2 serving for many years with No. 8 Squadron based at RAF Kinloss. Retired at St Mawgan, Cornwall, in 1981 and still present in 2015.
Registration / Serial:WL795
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:31 July 1976
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
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: 354
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: 354
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