Shackleton Mk3 - 220 Sqdn

Four turnin' and two burnin' - they dont' make them like this anymore!

220 Shack caught coasting out from RAF St Mawgan with a long, long

day ahead. Your comments appreciated.

Great nostalgic picture, I like the disappearing Cornish(?) coastline in the top LH corner. I think I was building an Airfix kit of one of these about this time this photo was taken! What were you flying in when you took this? RickDB

Thanks for your comment, Rick. Background is the Cornish coast - we had been visiting a Shack Sqdn, while going through nav training, and departing St Mawgan in our Valetta (aka Pig) got the opportunity for the photo.

 

Last Mk2 flight was in the US last year as a ferry from one base to another. The South Africans are preparing the last Mk3 for flight, hopefully this year - and I hope they take better care of it than the last one!!

 

Regards........Pat.

Another truly unique addition to the PN database. As a B&W shot, it really shows how well the tone of the paint job blends with the sea below. Thanks for sharing!

 

Regards,

Alex

Classic shot, Pat.

 

Rick, to answer your question, one in South Africa is still flying or will be shortly, a later model with tri gear. The only other flyable one was ferried to Pima, Arizona, for retirement a few months ago.