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WR965
J / 65
1954 Avro 716 Shackleton AEW.2, c/n Not found WR965
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Aircraft WR965, At the 1989 Abingdon air show., at EGUD, photo by kenvidkid
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Aircraft WR965, At the 1981 International Air Tattoo, scanned from slide., at EGVI, photo by kenvidkid
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Aircraft WR965, At the 1981 International Air Tattoo, scanned from slide., at EGVI, photo by kenvidkid
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Aircraft WR965, Shackelton WR965 8sqd RAF, at LMML, photo by raymond
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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 16:44:38
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.