| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | WR965 |
| Military Code: | 65 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR965 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 8 Sqn |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGVI IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | IAT - International Air Tattoo 1981 |
| Photo Date: | 28 June 1981 |
| Photo by: | Mick Bajcar |
| Photo ID: | 56528 |
| Photo Comment |
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On 30th April 1990 this aircraft collided with a hill near the village of Northton, Isle of Harris, Scotland in bad weather and exploded killing all 10 crew. This photo is copyright © Mick Bajcar, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 12 April 2018, and has since been viewed 272 times. |