Shackleton Aviation Group

A non-profit organisation dedicated to the restoration, preservation and operation of Avro Shackleton aircraft and WR963, legacy and crews throughout the world.

[Shackleton Aviation Group @avroshackleton]

#raf #aviationheritage #coventryairport #covid_19 #rollsroyceaviation #rollsroyce #DCMS #hereforculture

[Shackleton Aviation Group @avroshackleton]

WR963 is waking up for the public on 19th March and we would be delighted if you would come and join us for this now regular monthly event.

To make a saving, advanced tickets are available online, while full price tickets will still be available on the day.

[Shackleton Aviation Group @avroshackleton]

So, if you're desperate for your Griffon fix, or just want to come along and see how we're getting on with WR963, you're more than welcome.

If that's not enough, check out our website for the "Have a go" option for that extra Griffon experience.

[Shackleton Aviation Group @avroshackleton]

@Robhereagain @HistoricEngland @DCMSgovUK @ClassicAircraft We don't know anything yet in terms of the future of the aiport. However, rest assured we do have a number of contingency plans drafted to ensure this rare piece of history survives as a loving memorial to air and ground crews and all those connected with the Shackleton

[Shackleton Aviation Group @avroshackleton]

After spending some of the Covid Recovery Grant as allocated. We were able to give '963 a nice 3,556 litre drink of AVGAS.

This will go a long way to keeping us running next year and maintaining our future self sustainability.

@HistoricEngland @DCMSgovUK #hereforculture

[Shackleton Aviation Group @avroshackleton]

@NewarkAirMus Well, if you'd mentioned you needed spar data.....

#avroshackleton #aviationheritage

[Shackleton Aviation Group @avroshackleton]

@NewarkAirMus @DTEPHoward Pleasure to be of assistance and look forward to many years of mutual assistance ahead.

[David allen @Davidal20103984]

@thresholdaero @avroshackleton Fascinated watching these contra-rotating props wind up! Great photo shoot. Thanks to all.

[Roger Whitcomb 🇺🇦 💙 @milairpix]

Morning 👍

@avroshackleton

[Roger Whitcomb 🇺🇦 💙 @milairpix]

Evening 😊

Saturday 11th December 2021 at Coventry Airport with Avro Shackleton WR963 & BAe Nimrod XV232
@avroshackleton @NimrodXV232
@thresholdaero

[Roger Whitcomb 🇺🇦 💙 @milairpix]

Night all 😊

From Saturday 11th December 2021, at Coventry Airport with Avro Shackleton WR963 & BAe Nimrod XV232
@avroshackleton @NimrodXV232
@thresholdaero

[Tom Jones 🇺🇦 @athetommyj]

A couple from @thresholdaero’s shoot with @avroshackleton & @NimrodXV232 last night. Despite a dreadful forecast, the rain held off!

[Karl Thomas Wright 🇺🇦 @KarlWright84]

Night photo-shoot arranged by @thresholdaero of the @avroshackleton, engines running. Maritime patrol aircraft heritage, both platforms operated out of @RAFStMawgan. 📷 🤓 #aviationphotography

[Roger Whitcomb 🇺🇦 💙 @milairpix]

Morning 😊

From yesterday,, Saturday 11th December 2021, at Coventry Airport with Avro Shackleton WR963 & BAe Nimrod XV232.
@thresholdaero
@avroshackleton @NimrodXV232

[Daniel Scholefield @Burntime0101]

@avroshackleton What an experience...

[Roger Whitcomb 🇺🇦 💙 @milairpix]

A couple more quick photos from a very enjoyable afternoon at Coventry Airport with Avro Shackleton WR963 & BAe Nimrod XV232.
@avroshackleton @NimrodXV232
Night all 👍

[Rob @Robhereagain]

@avroshackleton And from the other side. Thanks to everyone involved 👍

@USAS_WW1

[Shackleton Aviation Group @avroshackleton]

@NPASMidlands @NPASMidlands next time we're operating, you will have to get yourselves down and experience the Griffon growl onboard. Onbaord catering isn't available during the run, however, the Light Apron Café next to us do some cracking food.