A very sorry Shack

[fmansam]

I visited the Old Nicosia Airport today, which is under control of the UN.
We looked round the old RAF control tower, then the terminal, then Trident, i asked our Army guide if he knew where the old Shack was, he didn't, but he said "lets go look", this is what we found, poor thing.....the Airframe in question is XF700 / M, hope you like!!

[XPLUMBER]

Oh dear!

[POL]

Well, it's still extant at least! Shows just how strong those airframes were, though I suppose the conditions do help a bit.

Did you visit the terminal building? If so, how's that looking?

Thanks for posting

[TonyO]

Are the old Cyprus Airways Tridents still there?

[michael.p]

no wonder we cant find subs now
mike

[fmansam]

I did visit the terminal...what a state,

one of the tridents is still there, but can't post pics on this site as not mil i am afraid!!

[Mike]

I did visit the terminal...what a state,

one of the tridents is still there, but can't post pics on this site as not mil i am afraid!!

I'm sure the CA members would like to see them.

[fmansam]

whats the address for that site?

[Mike]

whats the address for that site?

http://www.civilianaviation.co.uk

[fmansam]

Sorry i am a biff...i just found the link at the top of this forum, just waiting for admin to approve me now!!!

[fmansam]

Trident Pictures up now here... http://www.civilianaviation.co.uk/forum ... 13&t=20572
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[Mike]

Trident Pictures up now here... http://www.civilianaviation.co.uk/forum ... 13&t=20572
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Cheers, what a sad sight it is.

[GhostFlight91]

Such a shame

[paddyboy]

Nice to see all the shots, but how sad as well

Thanks for posting anyway

Paddyboy

[benyboy]

Thank you for sharing these. Nice pics but a sad sight.
I hope you dont mind, I have posted a link to the Shackleton Preservation Trust group on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/avro.shackleton?fref=nf

[condor]

Re the Tridents .. We brought 2 of them back to the UK . Refurbed and joined the Trident 1/2 fleet . A T1E G-ASWU , known as ''Mr Wu'' , very nice to fly as had cranked throttles which you could actually reach and adjust whilst flying . Plus a standard T2E G-AVFB which was it's original reg B4 being sold off / leased to Cyprus . Think it's the one at Duxford . Whilst being ultra sound tested for damage and bullet holes , a bird's nest with eggs was found in the fin . Rumour had it that a manager had flown her back and did his usual ''thump'' thus breaking the eggs ; if he'd given the landing to the co- , the eggs might have hatched !

rgds condor .

[fmansam]

they did talk about the Tridents that escaped and that one was at Duxford......

scary really how long ago it all was

[Doughnut]

Was your visit an official UN security / military visit. Or has the area become publicly accessible ?
Several years ago whilst on holiday visited Nicosia and the warning signs made it clear we were not welcome anywhere near the boarder / UN zone check points so never stopped to see if the old airport was visible. Have thing changed ? If your able to visit Paphos, do not forget there are two Shackleton AEW2 there. They should be visible from outside, made be even photographable, but best to ask permission first. Never know your luck.
Paul

[fmansam]

I was on an official UN tour, the airport is not open to the public, i have seen the shacks at paphos, shame they are just sat rotting!!

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[thorny1a]

Very detailed shots fmansam

Such a shame that there are a few "minor" issues which might delay her getting an airworthiness certificate from the CAA......