Airfix - Avro Shackleton AEW.2 / MR.2 - 1:72
Product Code: A11013
(Pre-Order Due August 2026)
Tracing its lineage back to the famous Lancaster of
the Second World War, the Avro Shackleton was a long-range maritime
patrol aircraft used primarily for anti-submarine operations, but it was
also required to perform several other roles. Entering RAF service in
1951, the majority of Shackletons were powered by the mighty Rolls Royce
Griffon engine, and became the last aircraft in the illustrious line of
four-engined propeller-powered bomber/strike aircraft to see service
with the Royal Air Force. The decision to scrap HMS Ark Royal left the
Royal Navy concerned that their ships would lose vital airborne early
warning cover, however, a proposal to fit the radar units from Ark
Royal’s former AEW Fairey Gannets to RAF Avro Shackletons allayed those
fears.
Twelve Shackleton airframes were converted to AEW Mk.2
standard and operated in the colours of No.8 Squadron at RAF Lossiemouth,
where they remained until the unit finally disbanded in 1991.
| Model Scale; 1:72 |
Dimensions (mm): L370 x W508 |
| Number of Parts: 290 |
Requires Painting: Yes |
| Skill Level: 3 |
Flying Hours: 4 |
Paints required but not included: TBA
