| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | WR960 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR960 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 8 Sqn |
| Aircraft Name: | Dougal |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Manchester / Museum of Science & Industry [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Manchester Museum of Science and Industry |
| Photo Date: | 10 July 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 77487 |
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Now preserved in the super Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester. This Shackleton was built at Woodford in 1954 and served with various squadrons in a martime reconnaisance role. In 1972 she was converted to fulfill an AEW role and named 'Dougal' (can you spot him?) as all 8 Sqn aircraft were named after characters in either The Magic Roundabout or Herb Garden. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 28 August 2018, and has since been viewed 1144 times. |