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Flightfest is kicking off about now, here’s what will be flying over your head

More than 30 aircraft will be flying low over Dublin today.
1.40pm, 15 Sep 2013
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OVER 30 AIRCRAFT will fly over Dublin city centre at 2pm this afternoon to celebrate Flightfest as part of the Gathering 2013.

Although the weather is a bit blustery, it is expected that the days events will mostly happen as planned.

If you are one of the 100,000 people expected to attend, then wear the raincoat and enjoy the sights of some of these:

Flightfest is kicking off about now, here’s what will be flying over your head
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    Source: British Airways A380

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    Source: Etihad Airbus A340

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    Source: Aer Lingus A330

  • Flightfest

    Source: Ryanair B737-800

  • Flightfest

    Source: Air Corps PC9 x 4

  • Flightfest

    Source: Air Contractors ATR42

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    Source: Cessna

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    Source: Hawker Hunter

  • Flightfest

    Source: B-17 Flying Fortress (Sally-B)

Are you at today’s event? Why not send us your pics at tips@thejournal.ie.

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