
THE AIRFORCE - ATTRITION SUMMARIES
| Date: | Aircraft: | Serial: | Unit: | Involved: | Location: | Circumstances: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jul 1994 | ![]() Shackleton MR.3 |
1716 'J' | SAAF Museum | 19 OK | Mauritania | Belly landed at night following double engine failure. |
| 8 Aug 1963 | ![]() Shackleton MR.3 |
1718 | 35 Sqn | 13 k | Stettynsberg mountains, Cape | Hit mountain in bad weather. |
| 10 Sep 1962 | ![]() Shackleton MR.3 |
1721 | 35 Sqn | All OK | AFS Ysterplaat | Performed belly landing after landing gear failed to extend, repaired. |
| 7 Jul 1960 | ![]() Shackleton MR.3 |
1722 | 35 Sqn | OK | AFB Langebaanweg | Nose assembly refused to lock down and the aircraft landed on foam at Langebaanweg. The nose undercarriage collapsed, causing slight damage. Repaired. |


