My Mother spent most of the (2nd) World War in the RAF. She did a lot of work at Lancaster bases, but a lot of it involved packing parachutes.

During my time in the North East of Scotland I had several visits to RAF Lossiemouth. During one visit we were shown around a Shackleton. Within weeks this sad news broke:
"Mr. Hamilton : It is with much regret that I have to confirm to the House that an RAF Shackleton airborne early warning aircraft based at RAF Lossiemouth, crashed on a hillside near Northton on the isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides yesterday afternoon around 12.30 pm. Tragically, all 10 RAF personnel on board the aircraft were killed. I am sure that the House will join me in extending our deepest sympathy to the families of those concerned."

I believe that the Shackleton was a "descendant" of the Lancaster, and my memory of it was that there was precious little evidence of technological evolution on board.

I was also at Lossiemouth when a lot of Buccaneers took off. The national news next day carried coverage their raids in the Gulf War, which explained what they were up to.

My niece is now stationed at RAF Lossiemouth, and sees a lot of action in the local pubs.

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