![Aircraft Photo of WR988 | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3/3 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #405146](/photos/0405146.jpg)
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | WR988 |
Military Code: | 120/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): | [ WR988 ] |
Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
Location | |
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City / Airport: | Glasgow - PrestwickMap |
Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGPK IATA: PIK Local: - Other: - |
Event: | Prestwick Air Show 1959 |
Photo Date: | 16 May 1959 |
Photo from: | McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin) |
Photo ID: | 405146 |
Photo Comment |
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Reportedly operated with 120 Sqn from June 1958 to October 1959. In April 1972 it was ferried to RAF Macrihanish (EGEC) for fire-fighting practice and struck off charge on arrival. This photo was added on 25 October 2021, and has since been viewed 435 times. |