The Shackleton Association
The Shackleton Association was conceived and founded in 1987 by John Botwood, who assembled a dedicated group of mainly ex RAF members who had been associated with the Avro Shackleton during their service career and who were determined that the memory of this great aircraft should never be forgotten.
The Shackleton Association is not a Preservation Society. It was realised at the outset that we would not have the resources to purchase and maintain a Shackleton aircraft in flying order, or even to have one of our own as a static exhibit. Nevertheless, we are keenly interested in the preservation of the Avro Shackleton aircraft for future generations.
Aims and Objectives of the Shackleton Association
- To provide a forum of mutual appreciation of the Avro Shackleton Aircraft.
- To maintain a bond between those who are interested in the Shackleton throughout the world.
- To disseminate news on ALL Avro Shackletons still in existence.
- To preserve the memory of those who flew and maintained the aircraft and to share their experiences with others.
- To encourage links with all Maritime Squadrons and their bases, through visits and reunions.
Shackleton Association Membership
The Shackleton Association is now running through a Facebook group and details of how to join our group are shown below. Our last newsletter 'The Growler' issue number 150 will be published at the end of 2025. Anyone wishing to join us should join our Facebook group.
Interested in joining us?
The Shackleton Association subscription membership ends on 31 December 2025 and from this date, no further newsletters will be printed/published/distributed. We will continue to run through a private Facebook group where stories, memories and experiences can be shared, and contact between members can be maintained.
Details of how to join our Facebook group are on the membership page.
