| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | WR986 |
| Military Code: | E |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR986 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 120 Sqn |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | KeflavíkMap |
| Country: | Iceland |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: BIKF IATA: KEF Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | August 1965 |
| Photo from: | Tim Spearman Collection |
| Photo ID: | 766360 |
| Photo Comment |
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Delivered in May 1958 and flew with 206, 203 and 201 squadrons for varying periods before joining 120 Squadron at Kinloss in September 1963, operating with them until October 1965 when the aircraft went to Langar for modernisation and upgrade works. Returned to 203 Squadron at Luqa in September 1966 and was struck off charge in September 1971 following discovery of severe rodent damage due to an infestation of rats! Subsequently broken up at Safi, Malta. This photo was added on 8 January 2025, and has since been viewed 161 times. |