Shackleton Aviation Group

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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.

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.

@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

@avroshackleton @HistoricEngland @DCMSgovUK Are there any long term plans you can disclose with the uncertainty of the airfield? @ClassicAircraft

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

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

Positive reaction today from someone working on the #WR977 restoration – indicates the drawing could provide lots of beneficial structural information to the project, which until now was unknown - a real Christmas bonus for the project! 🎉 #WR977andXM594 newarkairmuseum.org/Shackleton-Vul…

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

Thank you to @avroshackleton for the loan of the #Avro #Shackleton Mk.3 drawing to assist with the #NAMrestoration work on #WR977 - collected for us this morning by @DTEPHoward #WR977andXM594 newarkairmuseum.org/Shackleton-Vul…

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

Morning 👍 @avroshackleton

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

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

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

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

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

@avroshackleton What an experience...

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

@avroshackleton And from the other side. Thanks to everyone involved 👍 @USAS_WW1

@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.

Late summer over Coventry Airport. If you squint you can see one of my favourite aircraft parked down there. The @avroshackleton. ^RE