WL756 — 1953 Avro 716 Shackleton AEW.2 Data

WL756
Mr Rusty
1953 Avro 716 Shackleton AEW.2, c/n R3/696/239002
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WL756 is a 1953 Avro 716 Shackleton AEW.2 (serial number R3/696/239002). It is configured with 4 engines and 10 seats. Registration status is listed as Scrapped in April 1999, with ownership recorded under Royal Air Force in United Kingdom. The profile includes 15 photos documenting this aircraft.

Latest photos of WL756
Aircraft WL756, Another view of the 8 Squadron Shackleton AEW.2 taxying to the active runway at RAF Lossiemouth in May 1990., at EGQS, photo by Peter Nicholson
Peter Nicholson
@ EGQS
Aircraft WL756, Shackleton AEW.2 of 8 Squadron taxying to Runway 05 at RAF Lossiemouth in May 1990, at EGQS, photo by Peter Nicholson
Peter Nicholson
@ EGQS
Aircraft WL756, Shackleton AEW.2 named Mr Rusty of 8 Squadron at RAF Lossiemouth joining the active runway in May 1983., at EGQS, photo by Peter Nicholson
Peter Nicholson
@ EGQS
Aircraft WL756, Shackelton WL756 8sqd RAF, at LMML, photo by raymond
raymond
@ LMML
Airframe Info
Manufacturer Avro
Model 716 Shackleton AEW.2 Search all Avro 716 Shackleton AEW.2
Year built 1953
Construction Number (C/N) R3/696/239002
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 WL756
Alternative Code/Name Mr Rusty
Mode S (ICAO24) Code
Current Status Scrapped in April 1999
Delivery Date 1953-05-05
Owner
Owner Royal Air Force
Address ,
United Kingdom