The venerable Shackleton, just think of the possibility’s, great all rounder, could fit sidewinders & inflight refuelling capability (but mind those props!)

Then, a few years down the line, BAE could take them all to bits, fit different wings, engines & avionics, except this time it’ll be called the Shackleton 3000, just to give then a chance of getting it ready on time. :diablo:

They’ll have to ask very nicely for the drawings back if they want to do this!!

Hi Rich old buddy, many thanks for your kind remarks, I hope I can find the time, present conditions prevailing, to meet up this year some time.

Lincoln.7

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Jim; definitely! When you’re a bit better come down to Coventry and see what we’ve been up to with the Shackleton. Not quite Merlins, but still good stuff.

Regards,

Rich

Welcome back! Glad to hear that you’re on the mend from the first op, and good luck for your second one.

Robbo, thats a good prize! I’m impressed.

These made me smile:

Had a batch remade to start fundraising for the Shackleton, they arrived today two weeks early!

Yup. Couldn’t resist it – 1985 XJ6 in Black. I can see a lot of “Equalizer” jokes coming my way.

A successful purchase of a slightly tatty old motor vehicle! 😀

Looks like the remnants of a replica Spitfire.