On this day in aviation history, March 9, 1949, the Avro Shackleton made its maiden flight. As World War II drew to a close, ...

In the late 1940s, as part of the United Kingdom's military response to the rapid expansion of the Soviet Navy and their ever-evolving submarines, the Royal Air Force called out for a new aircraft ...

At head of title: Avro. "This book has been written to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Avro Shackleton"--P. [4]. Subtitle on cover: The first forty years.

Enthusiasts are hoping to return an Avro Shackleton AEW2 maritime patrol aircraft to airworthy condition following its transfer to a new owner, and restoration efforts that have enabled it to start ...