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1954 Avro 716 Shackleton AEW.2
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WR965
J / 65

1954 Avro 716 Shackleton AEW.2 C/N Not found WR965

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Latest photos of WR965
  • WR965 @ EGUD - At the 1989 Abingdon air show. - by kenvidkid by kenvidkid @ EGUD
  • WR965 @ EGVI - At the 1981 International Air Tattoo, scanned from slide. - by kenvidkid by kenvidkid @ EGVI
  • WR965 @ EGVI - At the 1981 International Air Tattoo, scanned from slide. - by kenvidkid by kenvidkid @ EGVI
  • WR965 @ LMML - Shackelton WR965 8sqd RAF - by raymond by raymond @ LMML

Airframe Info

Manufacturer:Avro
Model:716 Shackleton AEW.2    Search all Avro 716 Shackleton AEW.2
Year built:1954
Construction Number (C/N):Not found WR965
Aircraft Type:Fixed wing multi engine
Number of Seats:10
Number of Engines:4
Engine Type:Reciprocating
Engine Manufacturer and Model:Rolls-Royce Griffon 57A

Aircraft

Registration Number:WR965
Alternative Code/Name:J / 65
Current Status:Written off April 30, 1990

Owner

Owner:Royal Air Force
Address:,
United Kingdom

User Comments

Peter Nicholson, 2011-11-22 11:44:38
 This Shackleton AEW.2 of 8 Squadron based at RAF Lossiemouth was on a training exercise off the west coast of Scotland on April 30, 1990 when it crashed into high ground on the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides. Sadly, all ten crew members were killed.