ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 157361
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| Date: | Wednesday 1 September 1971 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Avro Shackleton MR.3 |
| Owner/operator: | Royal Air Force (RAF) |
| Registration: | WR986 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | RAF Safi -
 Malta
|
| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Safi, Malta |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
On 1/9/1971 declared a write off due to severe damage to the wiring and control cables caused by rat infestation(!) whilst operating with the squadron at Safi, Malta. Struck off charge as Cat.5(scrap) 1/9/1971: The aircraft was broken up at Safi, Malta.
Sources:
1. http://www.ukserials.com/losses-1971.htm
2. https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/view/1027153/
3. http://www.avroshackleton.com/squall.html
4. http://avroshackleton.com/marktree.html
5. http://www.aviationinmalta.com/MilitaryAviation/RoyalAirForceLuqa/Maltabased/BritishRAF/tabid/677/language/en-US/Default.aspx
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Jun-2013 13:30 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
| 05-Dec-2016 18:18 | TB | Updated [Operator, Embed code] |
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