I was wondering if any of the Avro Shackleton preservation society have any news on the situation regarding this airframe at Long Marston… The Cala sign is now up as around 3000 homes are going to be built on the site shortly.
…Some searching says a few months ago it was off to a new home. It would be a real shame if it ends up being scrapped
By: WL747 - 1st December 2017 at 17:01
Just seen a photo of the poor bird on a Facebook modelling group I’m a member of. WR985 looks worse than ever. I suppose the easy access to the site and urban exploration haven’t helped. A year on from the last post, is there any update to what’s happening to her?
There’s not going to be a lot left soon….
By: richw_82 - 3rd December 2016 at 20:06
I was wondering if any of the Avro Shackleton preservation society have any news on the situation regarding this airframe at Long Marston… The Cala sign is now up as around 3000 homes are going to be built on the site shortly.
…Some searching says a few months ago it was off to a new home. It would be a real shame if it ends up being scrapped
The owner is aware of the development plans for the area and WR985 won’t be scrapped. Last we spoke he was still intending to move her and I’ve no doubt it will happen its just a matter of when! Me and a few others from the Coventry team will be lending a hand should it still be required.
Regards
Rich
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December 3, 2016 at 12:27 pm