| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 1722 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | 1532 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 35 Sqn |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Cape Town - InternationalMap |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: FACT IATA: CPT Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 1993 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Photo ID: | 758883 |
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Other than the RAF, the SAAF was the only other user of the Avro Shackleton. Eight MR 3s were ordered in 1954 with deliveries in 1957 and 1958. Two were lost in accidents; 1718/K in 1963 and 1716/J in 1994. 1722/P or Pelican P, was delivered 26 February 1958. She served with 35 Sqd until retired in 1984. After the loss of 1716, 1722 was refurbished to flying condition with the SAAF Museum Historical Flight at AFB Ysterplaat. She is now on display at the SAAF Museum Ysterplaat. Seen here on approach to Cape Town International with Major Dagg flying. Photographer unknown This photo was added on 15 December 2024, and has since been viewed 38 times. |