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Flying High

Infographic: Here's everything the Irish Air Corps has done this year

Over 6,000 take-offs and landings at Casement Aerodome, 32 personnel overseas, 115 escorts and more…

THE IRISH AIR corps has flown 3,700 hours so far this year which included conducting 117 maritime patrols, taking part in 14 ceremonial events and providing 115 air escorts.

If you ever wondered exactly what it is these men and woman do, this handy infographic will explain it all.

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