Avro Shackleton
developed from the classic Avro Lancaster, used by the Royal Air Force for
43 years before being replaced with the Boeing Sentry AEW. The classic
Avro Shackleton shown in aviation art prints, published by Cranston Fine
Arts.
End of an Era by Gerald Coulson Entering service in 1951, the Shackleton has been seen worldwide
performing anti-submarine and search and rescue duties prior to the
installation of the radar necessary for the airborne early warning role in
1972 wit No.8 squadron. Phased out during1991, and superseded by the Boeing E-3 Sentries
(AWACS),
only six remain and are still called upon to assist for search and rescue
sorties and the dubious honour of operating in the conditions depicted in
this painting. After forty years of sterling service the Shackleton
deserves a tribute.
Bowing Out (Shackleton) by Ivan Berryman The remarkable Avro Shackleton provided the RAF with stalwart service
for no less than 43 years. These charming giants lumbering into the
1990's and into the hearts of literally thousands of servicemen, ex-servicemen
and enthusiasts alike before finally signing off in July 1991. This
is AEW.2 WL757 "Brian" based at Lossiemouth. The last RAF
unit to operate the Shackleton before its replacement with the long
overdue Boeing Sentry AEW. An appealing and emotive painting of one
of British aviation's most charismatic aeroplanes.
End of an Era by Gerald Coulson.
Entering service in 1951, the Shackleton has been seen worldwide performing anti-submarine and search and rescue duties prior to the installation of the radar necessary for the airborne early warning role in 1972 wit No.8 squadron. Phased out during 1991, and superseded by the Boeing E-3 Sentries, only six remain and are still with No.8 Squadron based at Lossiemouth. They are occasionally called upon to assist for search and rescue sorties and the dubious honour of operating in the conditions depicted. After forty years of sterling service the Shackleton deserves a tribute.
Item Code : GC0222
End of an Era by Gerald Coulson. - Editions Available
One of the true workhorses of the RAF is indeed the Shackleton. A commission for an ex Shackleton pilot, thet print depicts a typical air sea rescue mission. Having dropped a smoke flare, the aircraft flies down wind / cross wind of the stricken vessel. Lindholme gear is then released which consists of a 9 man inflatable dinghy connected by two floating ropes several hundred feet long with survival packs on the ends. The survivors then wind drift into the ropes and haul in the gear.
Item Code : RS0006
Shackleton MR3, 120 Sqdn, Kinloss by Robin Smith. - Editions Available
The remarkable Avro Shackleton provided the RAF with stalwart service for no less than 43 years. These charming giants lumbering into the 1990s and into the hearts of literally thousands of servicemen, ex-servicemen and enthusiasts alike before finally signing off in July 1991. This is AEW.2 WL757 Brian based at Lossiemouth. The last RAF unit to operate the Shackleton before its replacement with the long overdue Boeing Sentry AEW. An appealing and emotive painting of one of British aviations most charismatic aeroplanes.
Item Code : B0026
Bowing Out (Shackleton) by Ivan Berryman. - Editions Available
