Avro Shackleton - Operational History

Operational History

A total of 185 Shackletons were built from 1951 to 1958: around 12 are still believed to be intact, with one still airworthy (SAAF 1722 based at AFB Ysterplaat)but not flying due to a lack of qualified crew members.

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