34 results found
| Registration / Serial: | WR986 |
| Military Code: | E |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR986 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 120 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Keflavík (BIKF / KEF)Map |
| Country: | Iceland |
| Photo Date: | August 1965 |
| Photo from: | Tim Spearman CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 766360Submit Correction |
| View count: | 173 |
Delivered in May 1958 and flew with 206, 203 and 201 squadrons for varying periods before joining 120 Squadron at Kinloss in September 1963, operating with them until October 1965 when the aircraft went to Langar for modernisation and upgrade works. Returned to 203 Squadron at Luqa in September 1966 and was struck off charge in September 1971 following discovery of severe rodent damage due to an infestation of rats! Subsequently broken up at Safi, Malta.
| Registration / Serial: | WR986 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR986 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Keflavík (BIKF / KEF)Map | Country: | Iceland |
| Photo Date: | August 1965 |
| Photo from: | Tim Spearman CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WR986 |
| Military Code: | E |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR986 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 120 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Keflavík (BIKF / KEF)Map |
| Country: | Iceland |
| Photo Date: | August 1965 |
| Photo from: | Tim Spearman CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 766360Submit Correction |
| View count: | 173 |
Delivered in May 1958 and flew with 206, 203 and 201 squadrons for varying periods before joining 120 Squadron at Kinloss in September 1963, operating with them until October 1965 when the aircraft went to Langar for modernisation and upgrade works. Returned to 203 Squadron at Luqa in September 1966 and was struck off charge in September 1971 following discovery of severe rodent damage due to an infestation of rats! Subsequently broken up at Safi, Malta.
| Registration / Serial: | WR986 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR986 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Keflavík (BIKF / KEF)Map | Country: | Iceland |
| Photo Date: | August 1965 |
| Photo from: | Tim Spearman CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 1717 |
| Military Code: | O |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1527 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 35 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Langebaanweg (FALW / SDB)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | February 1986 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Photo ID: | 759005Submit Correction |
| View count: | 150 |
1717 was one of the first two of Shackletons delivered to the SAAF on 18 August 1957, the other was 1716/J. The aircraft were supposed to painted in alphabethcial order starting with 1716 as J and ending with Q on 1723. However, the squadron commander at the time Commandant M J Uys requested that his machine was given the code O as that was his wartime code letter. 1717/O was retired with the rest of the fleet in 1984 and put on display at the Midmar Dam in Natal and later moved to Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal. Photographer unknown
| Registration / Serial: | 1717 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1527 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Langebaanweg (FALW / SDB)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | February 1986 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | 1717 |
| Military Code: | O |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1527 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 35 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Langebaanweg (FALW / SDB)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | February 1986 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Photo ID: | 759005Submit Correction |
| View count: | 150 |
1717 was one of the first two of Shackletons delivered to the SAAF on 18 August 1957, the other was 1716/J. The aircraft were supposed to painted in alphabethcial order starting with 1716 as J and ending with Q on 1723. However, the squadron commander at the time Commandant M J Uys requested that his machine was given the code O as that was his wartime code letter. 1717/O was retired with the rest of the fleet in 1984 and put on display at the Midmar Dam in Natal and later moved to Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal. Photographer unknown
| Registration / Serial: | 1717 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1527 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Langebaanweg (FALW / SDB)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | February 1986 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | 1723 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1533 |
| Operator Titles: | (South Africa - Air Force) |
| Unit Markings: | 35 Sqn |
| City / Area: | Soweto / Vic's Garage [ Off-Airport ] |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | June 1990 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Photo ID: | 758986Submit Correction |
| View count: | 112 |
1723/Q was in the last batch of three Shackletons handed over to the SAAF 26 February 1958. After retirement she was put on display at Vic's Garage on the Golden Highway in Armadale in Johannesburg. Initially in full SAAF colours. After a while the codes, roundels and fin flash were removed as seen here. Then she was turned into a very red Coca-Cola commercial and later a blue and yellow Sasol promotion. Photographer unknown
| Registration / Serial: | 1723 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1533 |
| Operator Titles: | (South Africa - Air Force) |
| City / Area: | Soweto / Vic's Garage [ Off-Airport ] | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | June 1990 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | 1723 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1533 |
| Operator Titles: | (South Africa - Air Force) |
| Unit Markings: | 35 Sqn |
| City / Area: | Soweto / Vic's Garage [ Off-Airport ] |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | June 1990 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Photo ID: | 758986Submit Correction |
| View count: | 112 |
1723/Q was in the last batch of three Shackletons handed over to the SAAF 26 February 1958. After retirement she was put on display at Vic's Garage on the Golden Highway in Armadale in Johannesburg. Initially in full SAAF colours. After a while the codes, roundels and fin flash were removed as seen here. Then she was turned into a very red Coca-Cola commercial and later a blue and yellow Sasol promotion. Photographer unknown
| Registration / Serial: | 1723 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1533 |
| Operator Titles: | (South Africa - Air Force) |
| City / Area: | Soweto / Vic's Garage [ Off-Airport ] | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | June 1990 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | 1722 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1532 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 35 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Cape Town - International (FACT / CPT)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1993 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Photo ID: | 758883Submit Correction |
| View count: | 901 |
Other than the RAF, the SAAF was the only other user of the Avro Shackleton. Eight MR 3s were ordered in 1954 with deliveries in 1957 and 1958. Two were lost in accidents; 1718/K in 1963 and 1716/J in 1994. 1722/P or Pelican P, was delivered 26 February 1958. She served with 35 Sqd until retired in 1984. After the loss of 1716, 1722 was refurbished to flying condition with the SAAF Museum Historical Flight at AFB Ysterplaat. She is now on display at the SAAF Museum Ysterplaat. Seen here on approach to Cape Town International with Major Dagg flying. Photographer unknown
| Registration / Serial: | 1722 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1532 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cape Town - International (FACT / CPT)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1993 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | 1722 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1532 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 35 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Cape Town - International (FACT / CPT)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1993 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Photo ID: | 758883Submit Correction |
| View count: | 901 |
Other than the RAF, the SAAF was the only other user of the Avro Shackleton. Eight MR 3s were ordered in 1954 with deliveries in 1957 and 1958. Two were lost in accidents; 1718/K in 1963 and 1716/J in 1994. 1722/P or Pelican P, was delivered 26 February 1958. She served with 35 Sqd until retired in 1984. After the loss of 1716, 1722 was refurbished to flying condition with the SAAF Museum Historical Flight at AFB Ysterplaat. She is now on display at the SAAF Museum Ysterplaat. Seen here on approach to Cape Town International with Major Dagg flying. Photographer unknown
| Registration / Serial: | 1722 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1532 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cape Town - International (FACT / CPT)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1993 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | 1719 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1529 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 35 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Ysterplaat (FAYP)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | November 1975 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Photo ID: | 758838Submit Correction |
| View count: | 369 |
Other than the RAF, the SAAF was the only other user of the Avro Shackleton. Eight MR 3s were ordered in 1954 with deliveries in 1957 and 1958. Two were lost in accidents; 1718/K in 1963 and 1716/J in 1994. 1719/L or Pelican L, was delivered 13 October 1957. She served with 35 Sqd until retired in 1984 and but on display at Cape Town's V&A Waterfront where she was left to decay and was finally broken up at AFB Ysterplaat. Photographer unknown
| Registration / Serial: | 1719 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1529 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ysterplaat (FAYP)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | November 1975 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | 1719 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1529 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 35 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Ysterplaat (FAYP)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | November 1975 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Photo ID: | 758838Submit Correction |
| View count: | 369 |
Other than the RAF, the SAAF was the only other user of the Avro Shackleton. Eight MR 3s were ordered in 1954 with deliveries in 1957 and 1958. Two were lost in accidents; 1718/K in 1963 and 1716/J in 1994. 1719/L or Pelican L, was delivered 13 October 1957. She served with 35 Sqd until retired in 1984 and but on display at Cape Town's V&A Waterfront where she was left to decay and was finally broken up at AFB Ysterplaat. Photographer unknown
| Registration / Serial: | 1719 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1529 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ysterplaat (FAYP)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | November 1975 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | 1722 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1532 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 35 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Langebaanweg (FALW / SDB)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | November 1975 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Photo ID: | 758835Submit Correction |
| View count: | 137 |
Other than the RAF, the SAAF was the only other user of the Avro Shackleton. Eight MR 3s were ordered in 1954 with deliveries in 1957 and 1958. Two were lost in accidents; 1718/K in 1963 and 1716/J in 1994. 1722/P or Pelican P, was delivered 26 February 1958. She served with 35 Sqd until retired in 1984. After the loss of 1716, 1722 was refurbished to flying condition with the SAAF Museum Historical Flight at AFB Ysterplaat. She is now on display at the SAAF Museum Ysterplaat. Photographer unknown
| Registration / Serial: | 1722 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1532 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Langebaanweg (FALW / SDB)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | November 1975 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | 1722 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1532 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 35 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Langebaanweg (FALW / SDB)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | November 1975 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Photo ID: | 758835Submit Correction |
| View count: | 137 |
Other than the RAF, the SAAF was the only other user of the Avro Shackleton. Eight MR 3s were ordered in 1954 with deliveries in 1957 and 1958. Two were lost in accidents; 1718/K in 1963 and 1716/J in 1994. 1722/P or Pelican P, was delivered 26 February 1958. She served with 35 Sqd until retired in 1984. After the loss of 1716, 1722 was refurbished to flying condition with the SAAF Museum Historical Flight at AFB Ysterplaat. She is now on display at the SAAF Museum Ysterplaat. Photographer unknown
| Registration / Serial: | 1722 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1532 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Langebaanweg (FALW / SDB)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | November 1975 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | 1716 |
| Military Code: | J |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1526 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 35 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Lanseria (FALA / HLA)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 10 October 1953 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Photo ID: | 758664Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1043 |
This Shackleton became famous in 1994. After being withdrawn from use in 1990, it was restored into flying condition and left South Africa for the UK on 12 July 1994 to take part in the air show season. It was flown by active SAAF pilots. En route the aircraft suffered several technical problems and had to make a forced landing in the Western Sahara the following day and was subsequently written off. The aircraft still remains in the desert, slowly being buried under the sand. Photographer unknown
| Registration / Serial: | 1716 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1526 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Lanseria (FALA / HLA)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 10 October 1953 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | 1716 |
| Military Code: | J |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1526 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 35 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Lanseria (FALA / HLA)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 10 October 1953 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Photo ID: | 758664Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1043 |
This Shackleton became famous in 1994. After being withdrawn from use in 1990, it was restored into flying condition and left South Africa for the UK on 12 July 1994 to take part in the air show season. It was flown by active SAAF pilots. En route the aircraft suffered several technical problems and had to make a forced landing in the Western Sahara the following day and was subsequently written off. The aircraft still remains in the desert, slowly being buried under the sand. Photographer unknown
| Registration / Serial: | 1716 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1526 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Lanseria (FALA / HLA)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 10 October 1953 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | 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: | 513 |
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: | 513 |
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 |
| Unit Markings: | 35 Sqn |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | October 1993 |
| Photo from: | Propfreak CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 659338Submit Correction |
| View count: | 997 |
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: | 997 |
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: | 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: | 258 |
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: | 258 |
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: | 271 |
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: | 271 |
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: | 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: | 158 |
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: | 158 |
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: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1533 |
| Operator Titles: | Sasol |
| City / Area: | Soweto / Vic's Garage [ Off-Airport ] |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2022 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 501910Submit Correction |
| View count: | 685 |
This is the former South African Air Force 1723. The successor to Vic de Villiers' Viking, that left the roof in 1987 and ended up in the SAA museum. First flown in February 1958 and on the way to Ysterplaat within a few days. Eventually grounded by late 1977, having expended her fatigue life. On display here initially in original SAAF colours, later red as well as canary yellow and in the shown livery since at least 2010.
| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1533 |
| Operator Titles: | Sasol |
| City / Area: | Soweto / Vic's Garage [ Off-Airport ] | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2022 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1533 |
| Operator Titles: | Sasol |
| City / Area: | Soweto / Vic's Garage [ Off-Airport ] |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2022 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 501910Submit Correction |
| View count: | 685 |
This is the former South African Air Force 1723. The successor to Vic de Villiers' Viking, that left the roof in 1987 and ended up in the SAA museum. First flown in February 1958 and on the way to Ysterplaat within a few days. Eventually grounded by late 1977, having expended her fatigue life. On display here initially in original SAAF colours, later red as well as canary yellow and in the shown livery since at least 2010.
| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1533 |
| Operator Titles: | Sasol |
| City / Area: | Soweto / Vic's Garage [ Off-Airport ] | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2022 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WR986 |
| Military Code: | K |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR986 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 203 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Prestwick Air Show 1960 |
| Photo Date: | 28 May 1960 |
| Photo from: | McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact |
| Photo ID: | 427395Submit Correction |
| View count: | 458 |
Entered service in 1958. While undergoing maintenance at RAF Safi, Malta, rats caused so much damage to the wiring and control cables that the aircraft was declared a write-off on 1 September 1971 and scrapped on site.
| Registration / Serial: | WR986 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR986 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 May 1960 |
| Photo from: | McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact |
| Registration / Serial: | WR986 |
| Military Code: | K |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR986 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 203 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Prestwick Air Show 1960 |
| Photo Date: | 28 May 1960 |
| Photo from: | McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact |
| Photo ID: | 427395Submit Correction |
| View count: | 458 |
Entered service in 1958. While undergoing maintenance at RAF Safi, Malta, rats caused so much damage to the wiring and control cables that the aircraft was declared a write-off on 1 September 1971 and scrapped on site.
| Registration / Serial: | WR986 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR986 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 May 1960 |
| Photo from: | McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact |
| Registration / Serial: | WR983 |
| Military Code: | F |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1963 |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 1963 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Contributed Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 394386Submit Correction |
| View count: | 343 |
Scrapped 1970. Photo from: Ken Morris
| Registration / Serial: | WR983 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 1963 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Contributed Photo Archive |
| Registration / Serial: | WR983 |
| Military Code: | F |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1963 |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 1963 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Contributed Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 394386Submit Correction |
| View count: | 343 |
Scrapped 1970. Photo from: Ken Morris
| Registration / Serial: | WR983 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 1963 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Contributed Photo Archive |
| Registration / Serial: | WR985 |
| Military Code: | 203/J |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR985 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1956 to 1961 |
| Photo from: | McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact |
| Photo ID: | 384164Submit Correction |
| View count: | 897 |
Dumped at Long Marston per Photo ID: 42382. Reportedly moved to Newquay Airport in September 2020 and will be restored by the RAF for a collection in Russia. Owing to the events in Ukraine in 2022, this is unlikely to happen.
| Registration / Serial: | WR985 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR985 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1956 to 1961 |
| Photo from: | McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact |
| Registration / Serial: | WR985 |
| Military Code: | 203/J |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR985 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1956 to 1961 |
| Photo from: | McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact |
| Photo ID: | 384164Submit Correction |
| View count: | 897 |
Dumped at Long Marston per Photo ID: 42382. Reportedly moved to Newquay Airport in September 2020 and will be restored by the RAF for a collection in Russia. Owing to the events in Ukraine in 2022, this is unlikely to happen.
| Registration / Serial: | WR985 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR985 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1956 to 1961 |
| Photo from: | McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact |
| Registration / Serial: | WR972 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR972 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | RAE - Royal Aircraft Establishment |
| City / Airport: | Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map |
| Country: | Malta |
| Photo Date: | 30 July 1971 |
| Photo by: | John VisanichContact |
| Photo ID: | 377005Submit Correction |
| View count: | 553 |
| Registration / Serial: | WR972 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR972 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map | Country: | Malta |
| Photo Date: | 30 July 1971 |
| Photo by: | John VisanichContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WR972 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR972 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | RAE - Royal Aircraft Establishment |
| City / Airport: | Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map |
| Country: | Malta |
| Photo Date: | 30 July 1971 |
| Photo by: | John VisanichContact |
| Photo ID: | 377005Submit Correction |
| View count: | 553 |
| Registration / Serial: | WR972 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR972 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map | Country: | Malta |
| Photo Date: | 30 July 1971 |
| Photo by: | John VisanichContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 1716 |
| Military Code: | J |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1526 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 35 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Pretoria - Waterkloof (FAWK)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Event: | Waterkloof Open Day - 1980 |
| Photo Date: | 2 February 1980 |
| Photo by: | Rick SkoroszewskiContact |
| Photo ID: | 370742Submit Correction |
| View count: | 508 |
Crashed in the Sahara (Mauritania) on 13 July 1994
| Registration / Serial: | 1716 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1526 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pretoria - Waterkloof (FAWK)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 2 February 1980 |
| Photo by: | Rick SkoroszewskiContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 1716 |
| Military Code: | J |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1526 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 35 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Pretoria - Waterkloof (FAWK)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Event: | Waterkloof Open Day - 1980 |
| Photo Date: | 2 February 1980 |
| Photo by: | Rick SkoroszewskiContact |
| Photo ID: | 370742Submit Correction |
| View count: | 508 |
Crashed in the Sahara (Mauritania) on 13 July 1994
| Registration / Serial: | 1716 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1526 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pretoria - Waterkloof (FAWK)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 2 February 1980 |
| Photo by: | Rick SkoroszewskiContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XF711 |
| Military Code: | L |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 201 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1960 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1960 |
| Photo from: | Terry Dann CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 317564Submit Correction |
| View count: | 402 |
Returning to land after a 22-hour patrol, a daily feature of the 1960 show. Aircraft involved during the week were also WR979 "M", XF709 "N", XF708 "O" & XF707 "P". To the dump at Abingdon in June 1971.
| Registration / Serial: | XF711 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1960 |
| Photo from: | Terry Dann CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XF711 |
| Military Code: | L |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 201 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1960 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1960 |
| Photo from: | Terry Dann CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 317564Submit Correction |
| View count: | 402 |
Returning to land after a 22-hour patrol, a daily feature of the 1960 show. Aircraft involved during the week were also WR979 "M", XF709 "N", XF708 "O" & XF707 "P". To the dump at Abingdon in June 1971.
| Registration / Serial: | XF711 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1960 |
| Photo from: | Terry Dann CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 1716 |
| Military Code: | J |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1526 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 35 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Pretoria - Waterkloof (FAWK)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 1980 |
| Photo from: | Jonathan Verschuuren CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 300116Submit Correction |
| View count: | 512 |
This Shackleton became famous 14 years after this picture was taken. After it had been withdrawn from use in 1990, it was restored into flying condition. On 12 July 1994, it took off headed for England to take part in several airshows, flown by active SAAF pilots. Unfortunately, the aircraft had to make a belly landing in the Western Sahara on July 13th and subsequently was written off. The aircraft still remains there, slowly being burried under the sand.
| Registration / Serial: | 1716 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1526 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pretoria - Waterkloof (FAWK)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 1980 |
| Photo from: | Jonathan Verschuuren CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 1716 |
| Military Code: | J |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1526 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 35 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Pretoria - Waterkloof (FAWK)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 1980 |
| Photo from: | Jonathan Verschuuren CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 300116Submit Correction |
| View count: | 512 |
This Shackleton became famous 14 years after this picture was taken. After it had been withdrawn from use in 1990, it was restored into flying condition. On 12 July 1994, it took off headed for England to take part in several airshows, flown by active SAAF pilots. Unfortunately, the aircraft had to make a belly landing in the Western Sahara on July 13th and subsequently was written off. The aircraft still remains there, slowly being burried under the sand.
| Registration / Serial: | 1716 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1526 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pretoria - Waterkloof (FAWK)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 1980 |
| Photo from: | Jonathan Verschuuren CollectionContact |