04/30/2008. This is one of eight Shackleton MR.Mk.3’s ordered by the SAAF in 1954, and it was first flown February 7, 1958. Power is supplied by four 2455 hp Rolls-Royce Griffon 57A piston engines equipped with contra-rotating three-bladed propellers.
Formaly retired on November 23, 1984, it is the sole Shackleton in airworthy condition and still flies with the SAAF Historical Flight in Cape Town, South Africa. It is planned to retire 1722 this year as the main spar life expires.
