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Shackleton MR3, 120 Sqdn, Kinloss by Robin Smith. - Cranston Military Prints

Shackleton MR3, 120 Sqdn, Kinloss by Robin Smith.


Shackleton MR3, 120 Sqdn, Kinloss by Robin Smith.

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 : RS0006Shackleton MR3, 120 Sqdn, Kinloss by Robin Smith. - Editions Available
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Limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 19 inches x 12 inches (48cm x 31cm)Artist : Robin Smith£60.00

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Shackletons by Geoff Lea.		 Joined the RAF in 1939 as a Navigator on Hampdens with No.44 Sqn serving a full tour of 37 ops before the end of 1940. Subsequently qualified as a Sunderland Captain at Pembroke Dock, retiring from service in 1959. He then served with Transport Command flying Shackletons until 1975.

Clipped Signature - Alan Nicoll.		 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 Phased out during 1991, and superseded by the Boeing E-3 Sentries, only six remain and are still with No.8 Squadron based at Lossiemouth.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.

End of an Era by Gerald Coulson.		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.

Bowing Out (Shackleton) by Ivan Berryman.
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