Category: Wings
The Spoils of War – Ireland’s WW2 Aircraft Acquisitions 1939 – 1945 | Season 4 – Episode 86
Wings November 12, 2024
During World War II, although officially neutral, Ireland’s stance leaned heavily toward the Allies. The policy[…]
1942 Hijack: Irish Pilot’s Defection Attempt to Germany | Season 4 – Episode 83
Wings November 1, 2024
Our hijack story begins on January 9th 1942, when 2nd Lt Alphonsus (Alan) J. Thornton, from[…]
Pilgrims Travelled from across the globe to Dublin 1932 Eucharistic Congress | Season 4 – Episode 75
Floats, Wheels, Wings October 3, 2024
In scenes of mass enthusiasm that would seem out of place in the Ireland of today,[…]
Short-Mayo Composite Aircraft – Nonstop Transatlantic Flight 1938 | Season 4 – Episode 74
Wings October 1, 2024
In the early days of commercial aviation, limited aircraft range was the main obstacle to expanding[…]
Ireland Made Celebrates Heritage Week 2024 | Season 4 – Episode 62
Floats, Products and Services, Wheels, Wings August 20, 2024
Heritage Week (Irish: Seachtain na hOidhreachta) 17th – 25th August 2024 is an annual nationwide series[…]
Portmarnock Beach Ireland 1930s Aviation Epicentre | Season 3 – Episode 92
Wings August 16, 2024
For three short years in the early 1930s Portmarnock Beach in north County Dublin, Ireland was[…]