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Old 21st Aug 2013, 18:08
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Liffy 1M
 
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There was indeed a Shackleton flying in the US, albeit rather briefly. It's now grounded sadly, wasting away at Pima I believe. Doubtless it will fare better in the hot and dry climate but it's clearly never going to fly again.
This recently received a full repaint and looks pretty good again.
Avro Shackleton by cactusbillaz, on Flickr
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