On this day in aviation history, March 9, 1949, the Avro Shackleton made its maiden flight. As World War II drew to a close, ...
Enthusiasts are hoping to return an Avro Shackleton AEW2 maritime patrol aircraft to airworthy condition following its transfer to a new owner, and restoration efforts that have enabled it to start ...
It was an aircraft to be admired in the cold war years when keeping an eye on Soviet shipping was a vital part of winning the peace. Now the Avro Shackleton, named after the famous explorer Sir Ernest ...