WR965 — 1954 Avro 716 Shackleton AEW.2 Data
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WR965
J / 65
1954 Avro 716 Shackleton AEW.2, c/n Not found WR965
WR965 is a 1954 Avro 716 Shackleton AEW.2 (serial number Not found WR965). It is configured with 4 engines and 10 seats. Registration status is listed as Written off April 30, 1990, with ownership recorded under Royal Air Force in United Kingdom. The profile includes 13 photos documenting this aircraft.
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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 |
| Mode S (ICAO24) Code | |
| 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.