VH-KDK Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Only ever saw one Shackleton flying but it is something that 35 years later is still clear in my memory. It was leaving Southampton on rwy 02 as it flew past my house,and the sound of the 4 Griffons under power was unbelievable. This series is taken at The Beagle Channel at the southern tip of South America. The northern side is in Argentina with Chile in the south. 1. Leaving Ushuaia in Argentina. The snow covered Mount Sampaio can be seen in Chile. 2. To the right is the Valley de Andorra. 3. Because of the excessive noise and position of the props in relation to the cockpit, high tone deafness was an extra hazard of flying the Shackleton. 4. Mount Lindenmayer, Chile. 5. Derived from the Lincoln bomber and Tudor airliner the ancestry of the Shackleton going back to the Lancaster can be seen with the huge weapons bay. 6. The airport at Cabo de Hornos can be seen along with the mountains of Navarino's Teeth, Chile. 7. Some impressive cliffs on the Argentine side of the Beagle Channel. 8. Isla Picton, Chile. 9. Looking over Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. 10. The 3 islands l to r are Nueva, Lennox and Picton all in Chile. Hope you enjoy No editing apart from minimal cropping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasi31 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Great shots of that seldom seen aircraft and scenery Martyn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I have never even seen or heard of this AC . Thanks Martyn for this very interesting post . Cheers Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Enjoyed your shots and flight Martyn. This is the first time I have seen shots of that part of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Very nice set indeed. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbxtreme Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Interesting shots and story here. First time I see that aircraft here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 With that plane you will have to go to the Falklands / Malvinas for a safe landing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Some nice shots of the "hundred thousand rivets flying in close formation" The last Shackletons I saw were parked at Paphos airport, Cyprus. Cheers Mallard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Schnibben Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Very nice pics from this remote region - however, it's obvious that South America needs a heavy update via openLC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Fantastic shots of the old timer Martyn!! Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 Fantastic shots of the old timer Martyn!! Adam Very nice pics from this remote region - however, it's obvious that South America needs a heavy update via openLC. Yes Frank,FTXG is just the first stepping stone in what is going to be something fantastic in the time to come. Some nice shots of the "hundred thousand rivets flying in close formation" The last Shackletons I saw were parked at Paphos airport, Cyprus. Cheers Mallard With that plane you will have to go to the Falklands / Malvinas for a safe landing... ....and they are not too far away from that part of the world. Interesting shots and story here. First time I see that aircraft here. Very nice set indeed. cheers Iain Enjoyed your shots and flight Martyn. This is the first time I have seen shots of that part of the world. I have never even seen or heard of this AC . Thanks Martyn for this very interesting post . Cheers Brad Happy to have introduced you to it Brad. Great shots of that seldom seen aircraft and scenery Martyn. Many thanks folks for your great comments. Thanks for the interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Enjoyed your shots and flight Martyn. This is the first time I have seen shots of that part of the world. +1 Great shots, a unique location and a great narrative! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardLouis Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 A nice set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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