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Aviation History
1951
1951 - 1136.PDF
Defence of the Western Approaches Long range, land based Shackletons of Coastal Command sweeping the Western Approaches provide a constant menace to submarines or surface raiders threatening convoys. The Royal Air Force has chosen the Avro Shackleton for its low level manoeuvrability and its formidable defensive and offensive armament — for its ability to carry great loads to extreme ranges and because its four engines and spacious layout give it greater safety and comfort factors for long ocean patrols. Shackle ton A. V. ROE A CO. LTD. MANCHftTER Member of the Hawker Siddeiey Group
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