Aircraft Photo of G-SKTN / WR963 | Avro 696 Shackleton MR2 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #597238
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:G-SKTN
Alternate Serial:WR963
Military Code:B-M
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WR963 ]
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Coventry - BagintonMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGBE   IATA: CVT   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:Air Atlantique Classic Flight
 
Photo Date:25 February 2017
Photo by:Kjell O Granlund - Scanavphoto
Photo ID: 597238
Photo Comment

Delivered as WR963 an MR2 in April 1954 and served with 224 Sqd RAF Coastal Command. Later modified to AEW2. Returned to MR2 status and colour scheme carrying the markings of 224 Sqd. Maintained by the Shackleton Preservation Trust in taxying condition. Was registered as G-SKTN on 4 February 2013.

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