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Royal Air Force - Avro Shackleton AEW. 2 WR960 Dougal
Royal Air Force - Avro Shackleton AEW.2 WR960 Dougal, delivered to No.8 Squadron at RAF Lossiemouth on 8 June 1972 and retired in 1981. The Airborne Early Warning (AEW) Shackletons of 8 Squadron were named after characters in the Oliver Postgate animated childrens series The Herbs and The Magic Roundabout: WL741 delivered 4.4.73 PC Knapweed, ret 81WL745 delivered 19.9.73 Sage, ret 81WL747 delivered 11.4.72 Florence, ret 91WL754 delivered 29.11.72 Paul, ret 81WL756 delivered 5.5.72, 21.6.72 Mr Rusty, ret 91WL757 delivered 29.8.72 Brian, ret 91WL790 delivered 20.9.72, 11.5.73 Mr McHenry, ret 91WL793 delivered 23.2.73 Ermintrude, ret 81WL795 delivered 18.10.72 Rosalie, ret 81WR960 delivered 8.6.72 Dougal, ret 81WR963 delivered 1.8.72 Ermintrude, changed to Parsley on 16.8.73, ret 91WR965 delivered 31.1.73, changed to Dill 17.8.73, written off with all crew killed 30.4.90 Date: circa 1977
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1972 1977 1981 Airborne Animated Avro Brian Changed Characters Crew Delivered Florence Herbs Killed Knapweed Lossiemouth Magic Mchenry Named Oliver Parsley Retired Rosalie Roundabout Rusty Sage Shackleton Shackletons Squadron Warning Written Childrens Dill Dougal
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This photograph showcases Royal Air Force's (RAF) Avro Shackleton AEW.2 WR960 Dougal, delivered to No.8 Squadron at RAF Lossiemouth on 8 June 1972. The Avro Shackleton was a versatile maritime patrol aircraft used primarily for airborne early warning (AEW) duties. This specific aircraft, named Dougal after a character from the Oliver Postgate animated children's series The Herbs and The Magic Roundabout, served in the RAF until its retirement in 1981. The RAF's AEW Shackletons, including Dougal, were given names of characters from the beloved children's series. Some of the other Shackletons were named after WL741 (PC Knapweed), WL745 (Sage), WL747 (Florence), WL754 (Paul), WL756 (Mr. Rusty), WL757 (Brian), WL790 (Mr. McHenry), WL793 (Ermintrude), WL795 (Rosalie), and WR963 (Ermintrude, later changed to Parsley). Each aircraft bore its unique name, adding a touch of whimsy to the military fleet. Dougal, along with its fellow Shackletons, played a crucial role in the RAF's maritime patrol and airborne early warning operations during the late 1970s. This photograph captures the essence of that era, with the Avro Shackleton AEW.2 standing proudly against the backdrop of the Scottish skies. It is essential to note that this image is for personal use only and should not be used for commercial purposes. For more information about this photograph or to explore Mary Evans Picture Library's extensive collection, please visit their website.
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