Classic British Flight Sim

Very impressive Jason

Looks great Jason. When I read the subject line I first thought of the Class 37 locomotive. Guess it's time to step away from the train sims.

Brian

WR973 MR 3

First flown 18.1.57 and used by Avro for Mk 10 autopilot development against Contract 6/Acft/14554/ CB6(a). A/Cn 1.2.57 and handed over to the MoS Air Fleet at Woodford. After initial checks at the A&AEE 22-28.2.57 the aircraft was despatched to Boscombe Down for official clearance of the autopilot 10.7.57. To 49MU Colerne 2.10.57 for minor servicing by Avro CWP and then allotted to Avro Woodford 30.10.57 for performance measurements, vibration and ventilation trials. These were postponed and WR973 was reallotted to Armstrong Whitworth 24.12.57 for the installation and flight testing of a modified fuel system. WR973 arrived Baginton 3.2.58 and on completion of trials was transferred to Avro Woodford 3.3.59 for removal of performance test gear and the embodiment of C(A) Release mods against Contract 6/Acft/14156/CB24(c). Brought up to full Phase I standard and issued to 203 Sqn 25.2.60, receiving code E. To 49MU 7.60 for Phase 11 update, completed 9.60, when transferred to 23MU and prepared for reissue to 203 Sqn still as E. To 206 Sqn 29.1.62 and coded C. Allotted to Avro for Phase III modification 7.63 and was retained as the Tl aircraft for the Viper engine installation. Transferred to the MoA 29.1.65 for flight trials of the Viper against Contract KD/L/102/CB6(a), commencing at Woodford 29.2.65. To the A&AEE Boscombe Down 19.5.65 for preliminary performance tests, returning to Woodford 9.6.65. Back at Boscombe 28.7.65 for full trials, which included hot-weather checks in the USA 8.65. The aircraft returned to Woodford 30.9.65 and was transferred to Langar 31.12.65. With test equipment removed, WR973 was returned to MoD (Air) 28.1.66 and delivered to 206 Sqn at Kinloss 25.5.66 and coded U. Transferred to the Kinloss Wing 2.67 still as U. Remained at Kinloss apart from visits to Bitteswell 3.68 - 5.68, 12.69 - 2.70 and 10.70 - 11.70 for mods and overhaul. On 11.12.70 WR973 joined 42 Sqn at St Mawgan coded B. To Thorney Island for fire-fighting practice 14.6.71 when SoC Cat.5(Scrap).

I'm chuffed there's good interest in my work...thanks all

Here's some more photos of her looking clean...I might just leave her outside to take some of the weather on board, if you know what I mean.

There's still a awful lot to do believe it or not, so back to the paint shop we go.

Watch that groundcrew mate.. they don't cast shadows



There's something about the Shack that makes it's crew look like kids.. eg, little people. The payware Shackleton Project model was the same. I guess it's the fact we can see in much easier than any other type

I don't think a bit of weathering will hurt the old girl. You can always keep the 'clean' versions for parade days
ATB
DaveB

I probably saw this aircraft when she came to 49MU at Colerne, although I have no specific memory of it. I was working on the Hastings 1st line at the time, but there were a lot of other types coming to the MU, and we had a clear view of the runway.

I particularly remember the Black Hunters of 111Sqdn who were regular visitors, and a Lancaster spent a long time in their hangars.

The Shackleton is a favourite of the VFR Flyers, and the new texture will be a welcome addition. Thank you Jason.

D.

ps. I think the aircrew could do with a few square meals Dave.

Which model is that for?

I think it's Rob's model.. at least I hope it's for Rob's model. There are a few already out there for the Shack Project MR3.

ATB
DaveB

I'm sorry to say my work is on the Fs2004 Shackleton Project.

Y'know.. I thought that model looked too familiar (the 'little' people and tail cone)

No problem. Get FSX, download Robs model and you're ready to start again

ATB
DaveB