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    Airframe Family: Avro 696 Shackleton
    Latest Model:Shackleton T.2
    Last Military Serial:WR967 RAF
    Compressed ID:Avro Shackleton T.2 sn WR967 RAF
    Latest Owner or Location:Paphos International Airport, Paphos, Paphos

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a Shackleton MR.2.

    From 2 March 1957 to 7 October 1960

    Transferred to 42 Squadron.
    Operated with markings: F

    4 July 1961

    Transferred to 38 Squadron.
    Operated with markings: Z

    Converted to a Shackleton T.2.

    Transferred to MOTU.
    Operated with markings: Q

    6 November 1970

    Transferred to 210 Squadron.
    Operated with markings: Z

    23 November 1971

    Transferred to 8 Squadron, Kinloss.

    10 May 1972

    Markings Applied: Zebedee

    1972

    Involved in an incident.
    Grounded after a flying accident.

    New serial number assigned: 5398M RAF
    And used as a procedural trainer.

    Transported by ground.
    The hulk was shipped to Paphos Airport, where it was dumped.

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the Royal Air Force with s/n WR967.

    To Paphos International Airport, Paphos, Paphos.
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