Shackleton Aviation Group

The Shackleton Aviation Group is formed around several core members of the old Shackleton Preservation Trust that owned WR963 after its sale by Air Atlantique. The group aim is the preservation, maintenance and operation of Avro Shackleton WR963 in taxying condition, with the intent to return it to flight - but this last aim is dependant on several outside factors, including satisfying the Civil Aviation Authorities. Volunteers form a large part of the team that work on the Shackleton and we still actively recruit! As a substantial number of our volunteers come from a military background, some of which are still serving we maintain our support to our Armed Forces. We are signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant and currently hold the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze Award.