Raf shackleton crash 1967 Cairn is at NM 79335 83668 Tablet is at NM 79339 83679. Nine of the Eleven crew lost their lives. 1945. 9 Disbanded [24] No. 67 on Flying Wing charge, still as B. Winco Fountain gave us a map reference just north of Fort William to Mallaig road and told us to go… Moidart History Group, Moidart Community, Moidart. One of the distinctive features of the crash site are the circular marks at either end of the crash site. The pin location is not exact. Aug 5, 2016 · The crash left a large scar on the hillside, it extends for the full wingspan of the aircraft. On 30 April 1990, a Royal Air Force Avro Shackleton AEW Mk II aircraft, of No. Access is granted to all Troops and Ex-Troops, friends and relations of Troops or Ex-serving Troops. . 1 Moved to RAF Nicosia [25] No. 43 Squadron RAF: 1 March 1963 – 7 November 1967 Hawker Hunter: FGA. All ten crew on board died in the crash, which included the wing commander who was in charge of No. While simulating an aerial attack of the HMS Brighton and descending at low height, the pilot-in-command lost control of the airplane that crashed into the Celtic Sea. 8 Squadron at the time. Dec 13, 2017 · It was on December 21, 1967 – the shortest day of the year – when XF702, an RAF Avro Shackleton MR3 maritime reconnaisance aircraft of 206 Squadron encountered severe icing conditions in cloud The Avro Shackleton is a British long-range maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) which was used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the South African Air Force (SAAF). 78 Squadron RAF: 15 April 1956 – 13 October 1967 Scottish Moidart History Group, Moidart Community, Moidart. Jan 16, 2025 · Shackleton Mk 3 XF-702 near Lochailort, Invers on 21 December 1967: AIB and RAF reports and proceedings of Board of Inquiry. I have the new item from the Times about this crash which lists the crew. All the occupants died instantly. A path from near Craiglea to Meoble passes close to the cairn but is not clearly marked and is steep and muddy in places. The roundel was also made smaller and positioned just above and behind the wing trailing edge. I felt extremely moved and catapulted back in time when I read the short article on the crash of XF702 on Creag Bhan, Lochailort, on 21 December 1967 plus the relatively recent photos of the scar on the hillside and the cairn which marks the site of the tragedy. About the memorial: Crash 21st December 1967. On December 21st 1967, XF702, a Royal Air Force Avro Shackleton MR3 maritime reconnaisance aircraft of 206 Squadron, based at RAF Kinloss, encountered severe icing conditions in cloud and subsequently crashed into the hillside below Creag Bhan, above Arieniskil, Lochailort. Cairn with dedicatory tablet at the site of aircraft crash. 210 Sqn Near Misses Oct 28, 2014 · Kinloss Shackleton Crash at Lochailort Thursday 21 December 1967 I was in MRT garage at Kinloss with Don Scobbie when we were tannoyed to immediate readiness and the two of us went to Flight Planning. On December 21st 1967, XF702, a Royal Air Force Avro Shackleton MR3 maritime reconnaisance aircraft of 206 Squadron, based at RAF Kinloss, encountered severe icing conditions in cloud and subsequently crashed into the hillside below Creag Bhan, above Arieniskil, Lochailort. Brief History of Shackleton XF702 MR 3 at Kinloss 1. To HSA Woodford for Viper jet engine fit 11. Eighteen killed, no survivors. No. In this, the most catastrophic of all the Shackleton accidents, the two aircraft left St Eval at 10. In 1961 the squadron number was reduced in size and moved to a position above the scanner installation. 2 Disbanded [23] No. 6 of No. Flying at 6000ft with a crew of 13 men aboard, she dived into the solid hillside to the north of the outlet of Loch Eilt and 600ft above it. Arrived on 120 Sqn 6/66 coded B. 5 November 1967 Shackleton MR. Sep 20, 2009 · 11 January 1955: Mk 2s WG531 and WL 743 of No 42 Squadron. All thirteen crew members were killed. 2 WL786 crashed into the sea 120 miles west of Lhokkruet in Indonesia, following an engine fire, eight killed, three survivors including flight engineer, one signaller and a passenger on his way to his son's wedding in Singapore. We are a non-profit community organisation chronicling the local history of Moidart, part of the lochaber region of north-west Scotland. 3. 20hrs respectively to carry a 15-hour patrol and search exercise to the south of the Fastnet Rock off Southern Ireland. 203 Squadron RAF went missing in the Bay of Bengal returning to Singapore on a supply flight, 12 on board. On 29 September PD343 an Avro Lancaster B. Crashed into Creag Bhan Hill following severe icing in cloud. 73 Squadron RAF: 30 July - 21 December 1956 de Havilland Venom: FB. It was developed by Avro from the Avro Lincoln bomber , which itself had been a development of the famous wartime Avro Lancaster bomber. Note: with maps and photographs Date: 1967-1968 Held by: The National Archives, Kew: Former reference in its original department: EW/D 0111: Legal status: Public Record(s) Moidart History Group, Moidart Community, Moidart. 14 and 10. 550 Squadron RAF went missing on a flight from Italy to the United Kingdom with 26 on board. [1]On 2 October KH219 a Consolidated Liberator GR. Royal Air Force Avro Shackleton MR3 PH 3, XF702 “B”, with a 206 Squadron crew which crashed on December 21st 1967. A Shackleton of 120 Squadron, RAF Kinloss, crashed into the sea 180 miles south west of Land's End while taking part in an exercise with the Royal Navy. 2. On December 21st 1967, XF702, a Royal Air Force Avro Shackleton MR3 maritime reconnaissance aircraft of 206 Squadron, based at RAF Kinloss, encountered severe icing conditions in cloud and subsequently crashed into the hillside below Creag Bhan, above Arieniskil, Lochailort. Mar 14, 2025 · Sorry, but you need to register in order to view the members area. 00 hrs on the shortest day of the year. 66, became MR3 Phase III, returning to Kinloss 3. The title 'ROYAL AIR FORCE' was introduced on the rear fuselage, just below and forward of the tailplane. 8 Squadron RAF, based at RAF Lossiemouth, crashed into a hill on the Isle of Harris whilst attempting to land at RAF Benbecula. Jul 13, 1994 · The aircraft departed RAF Newquay-St Mawgan on a training exercise over the Celtic Sea with the HMS Brighton's vessel, on behalf of the 201st Squadron based at RAF Kinloss. Jan 20, 2012 · A Shackleton of 120 Squadron, RAF Kinloss, crashed into the sea 180 miles south west of Land's End while taking part in an exercise with the Royal Navy. 37 Squadron RAF: 21 August 1957 – 7 September 1967 Avro Shackleton: MR. 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