| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | WG556 |
| Military Code: | B |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR2C |
| C/n (msn): | (WG556) |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Saint AthanMap |
| Region / Country: | Wales, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGSY IATA: DGX Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 3 September 1972 |
| Photo by: | Terry Dann |
| Photo ID: | 520582 |
| Photo Comment |
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One of 9 Shackletons in open store at the Picketston dump area of RAF St. Athan. Last operated by the Ballykelly Wing. Placed in storage at St Athan MU 7th October 1970. Refurbished in 1977 and issued to 8 Sqn 5th May 1977 to replace WL738 as a pilot-training aircraft with the unit. Coded A. Suffered a heavy landing at Lossiemouth during 1980 and declared Cat.5(GI). Issued with maintenance serial 8651M and used by the Battle Damage Repair Flight at Lossiemouth until transferred to the Fire Section 20th February 1981 and scrapped July 1982. This photo is copyright © Terry Dann, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 20 November 2022, and has since been viewed 256 times. |