Knowing that there are a large number of Air Corps personnel that view this site and contribute or just lurk, I would like to make a comment.
The Mayday operation showed the management of the Air Corps and the Government that in the personnel that participated, the country has a fine, dedicated, hugely professional and competent asset. The level of commitment shown from one and all was gratifying to observe, from the poor buggers that had to spend the night on the ground to the technicians that were active and critical to the success of the mission for up to and over 18 hours of hard slog. I know that the vast majority of the work you all did will go unnoticed by the general public, but it is important that it does not go unnoticed by everyone. To all those non-military people reading this you should be proud to know that these guys and girls are there in the background, making things work so the country can look good in the eyes of Europe. And if anyone that counts reads this and can do something about it, give them some better equipment so they can show you what they can really do.
I personally am proud of every member of the defence forces and particulary the Air Corps. Well done.
