DEATH OF SHACKLETON PILOT!
Leinster Leader 25 October 1958
Killed in air crash
Lieut. William Ridgeway Shackleton, the pilot of a meteor jet fighter, which crashed at Marishanger, near Basingstoke, Hants., was second son of Mr. Richard Shackleton, “Glen Mona,” Moone, Co. Kildare. Lieut. Shackleton’s father, who died about three months ago, was a cousin of Sir Ernest Shackleton, the explorer. His uncle was Colonel Ridgeway, formerly of Carlow.
Deceased, who was aged about thirty years, was educated at the Royal School, Armagh, and later joined the British Navy, air pilot arm. He lived at Farnborough, Kent, and is survived by his wife and one child.
Halifax Evening Courier 21 October 1958
