Aircraft Photo of XF708 | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #110972
Aircraft
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
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

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.

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