Avro Shackleton WR963 - Return to Flight

A project in Coventry, UK by Richard Woods
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Enthusiasts and ex-RAF ground crew are trying to return an Avro Shackleton to flight. It will be the only one in the world flying.
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Backers: 206
Average Pledge Per Backer: £65

Funded: £13,380 of £12,000
Dates: Mar 29th -> Apr 28th (30 days)
Project By: Richard Woods
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Latest News

Reward - £750

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Griffon piston This Griffon piston has already done its duty, now its awaiting polishing and engraving with the details of one lucky pledge. However... it has a friend, and there's still 5 days until our project ends. You could give it a home, and... (Read More)

Reward - £250

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Michael Rondot Shackleton  This is a photo of the Michael Rondot print the three lucky £250 pledges will be receiving!  (Read More)

A quick peek...

April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, The wing on WR963 is 120 feet from tip to tip, 4 feet thick and 16 feet in chord. In it are four spar booms and two spar webs running from end to end and these contain hundreds of screws holding it all together. Its these booms and webs whose... (Read More)

Update to £250 reward level

April 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, how lucky are we?We've only managed to go and secure one more Limited Edition "Growler" print by Michael Rondot!  (Read More)

We're ready - are you?

April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Well, the team are hard at work making sure the aircraft is good to go for any engine runs. Yesterday saw the removal of the No 4 engine's propellers and the replacement of a seal on the front of the engine. A test run was carried out later in the... (Read More)

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