
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | XF708 |
Military Code: | 203-C |
Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3 |
C/n (msn): | [ XF708 ] |
Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 203 Sqn |
Location | |
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City / Airport: | DuxfordMap |
Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGSU IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
Collection: | Imperial War Museum Duxford |
Photo Date: | 16 April 1989 |
Photo by: | Malcolm Clarke |
Photo ID: | 110972 |
Photo Comment |
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Delivered to 201 Sqn on March 1 1959, 708 latterly served with 203 sqn up to June 1972. Intended as a flying exhibit, she was flown to the Imperial War museum at Duxford on August 23 1972, but was grounded on arrival and is now preserved as a static exhibit. This photo is copyright © Malcolm Clarke, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 16 December 2018, and has since been viewed 306 times. |