Added: Nov 18, 2008

From: hedzmo

Duration: 3:58

This is the startup of the last remaining airworthy Shackleton left in the world. View with sound to here the Rolls Royce engines

Channel: Howto

Tags: airforce  airshow  engine  hedzmo  mk3  plane  shack  shackleton  start  starting  startup  ysterplaat 

Rating: 4.00 (17 ratings)    Views: 15835' favoriteCount='26    Comments: 10

RAFC4287921 Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - takes me back to my kinloss days with 201 sqdn

bazwabat Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Isn't there one flying in the US?

tvfilmglamdirector Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Hardly any smoke on start? Dont recall that in service but then I used to be involved straight after maintenance and engine changes. Are there not some in South Africa still flying? This is a Mk3 with the nose gear config and may have the RR Vipers.

Getbent4561 Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Are these engine carbureted or Fuel Injected can you tell me/ I wish they could make DC-7 new with Rolls Royce AE2100 Turbo props and NP200 8-Blade Propellers would be niece.

henkhugo Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Rolls Royce Griffon 57A piston engines of 2 455hp Super charged

henkhugo Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - P1722 is still flying in Cape Town at AFB Ysterplaat. It is a mk3 phase3 non-viper mod airframe

stevenreiss Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - I am surprised it flies.

ILoveYouBabii223 Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - my grandad used to fly this airoplane it was his life he loved it still after 20,000 hours over 20 years.

lovemehatemeLOLZ Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Such a beautiful piece of aircraft....ALLL SHACK FANS THIS AIRCRAFT FLY'S OVER IN MARCH!

Hanglands Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Great video, thanks for sharing. I think the last flying Shack has finished its hours. Great shame.