| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 1716 |
| Military Code: | J |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1526 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 35 Sqn |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | LanseriaMap |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: FALA IATA: HLA Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 10 October 1953 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Photo ID: | 758664 |
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This Shackleton became famous in 1994. After being withdrawn from use in 1990, it was restored into flying condition and left South Africa for the UK on 12 July 1994 to take part in the air show season. It was flown by active SAAF pilots. En route the aircraft suffered several technical problems and had to make a forced landing in the Western Sahara the following day and was subsequently written off. The aircraft still remains in the desert, slowly being buried under the sand. Photographer unknown This photo was added on 14 December 2024, and has since been viewed 995 times. |