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Irish Air Corps / Second Hand Aircraft

« on: March 31, 2004, 11:58:03 pm »

We can all at least dream on about the IAC getting Fighters,but the question remains in my mind,why did the IAC get the PC-9M?This aircraft is really a leadon to fast jets.Lets face it they wouldn't last very long against any new or second hand Fighter.This aircraft is wasted being used as a trainer,for what,the casa's and Gulfstream,a Piper or Cessna would have done that job.No my friends,I think the days of combat aircraft in the IAC are over,second hand or not.

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Irish Air Corps / Czech L-159s

« on: March 28, 2004, 11:05:25 pm »

I read somewere that the Czech Air Force had ordered 70+ L-159s but now they only need a third of this number to meet requirements.They hope to sell off the remaining aircraft which are complete or in production.It seems to be a shame that the Irish government turned their back on this aircraft as they may have got a bargain.Any comments on this topic? :(

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Irish Air Corps / First PC-9M pictures - More pictures added

« on: March 18, 2004, 07:52:41 pm »

I heard the first PC-9M arrived during the week,could another aircraft have been visiting similar in colour and size?This aircraft had a payload,possibly fuel tanks.Anyone?

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Irish Air Corps / Light utility heli's

« on: March 14, 2004, 10:47:49 pm »

Any comments on the IAC being interested in a C130J and Agusta helo's for the distant future?