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.

After 38 years, the Shackleton Association ended in December 2025 and our final newsletter 'The Growler' issue number 150 was published in December 2025. 

Shackleton Association Archivist

Although the Shackleton Association has ended, our Archivist will continue to answer your Shackleton related queries and requests for information. You can contact him using the form on our contacts page.

Join us on Facebook

We have created a Shackleton Association Facebook group to allow anyone with an interest in Avro Shackletons to stay connected.

You can share your stories, memories and experiences, and keep contact with others by joining our Facebook group for free. Details are provided on our membership page.