{"product_id":"avro-shackleton-aew2-patrol-fleet-jet-plane-military-aircraft-postcard","title":"Avro Shackleton AEW2 Patrol Fleet Jet Plane Military Aircraft Postcard","description":"\u003cp\u003eNR10  This is a superb opportunity to secure this limited edition collectors postcard from over 40 years ago as a specialist souvenir of this Avro Shackleton AEW2 and has full accompanying information of the aircraft and its specifications on reverse. The souvenir's photo captures the iconic design and impressive profile of this vital military aircraft during active operations. As part of a highly respected aviation series, this card serves as an authentic historical record of contemporary aerospace technology, making it an essential addition for military history enthusiasts and postcard collectors alike, and is unused in mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Avro Shackleton AEW2 served as the Royal Air Force's primary airborne early warning and maritime patrol platform during a critical phase of the Cold War. Modified with a distinctive nose radome housing AN\/APS-20 radar equipment, this long-endurance, prop-driven aircraft conducted vital maritime surveillance and tracked potential airspace intruders over the North Sea and North Atlantic. Operated by No. 8 Squadron, the rugged and reliable aircraft maintained continuous defensive watch operations well into the late 1980s.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56960453148998,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/20260715_128.jpg?v=1784151713","url":"https:\/\/postcardfinder.co.uk\/products\/avro-shackleton-aew2-patrol-fleet-jet-plane-military-aircraft-postcard","provider":"Postcard Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}