Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Avro Shackleton in the UK
The gazetteer records 4 Avro Shackleton airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 4 UK collections, in 4 regions: East of England, South East England, Midlands & Lincolnshire, Wales.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatwick Aviation Museum | Gatwick | South East England | Avro Shackleton Mk.3 MR3 (WR982 coded "J") |
| IWM Duxford | Cambridge | East of England | Avro Shackleton MR.3 XF708 |
| Newark Air Museum | Newark | Midlands & Lincolnshire | Avro Shackleton MR.3/3 |
| South Wales Aviation Museum | Barry | Wales | Avro Shackleton |
Type notes
The Avro Shackleton in brief
| Type | Avro Shackleton (MR.2/MR.3/AEW.2) |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1949 |
| Era | Early jet age |
| Number built | 185 |
| Top speed | 302 mph |
| UK museums holding one | 4 |
| Airframes recorded in this survey | 4 |
Serials are the gazetteer's survey snapshot of what each collection records on charge — restorations move between workshops and reserve hangars, so check the museum page for opening times and current display status before travelling. Every type across all 118 museums is indexed in the Compendium.