Photos by Michael Coyne and Wesley Bourke Celebrations took place today in the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, to mark the 90 anniversary of the formation of Reserve Defence
Author: Wesley Bourke
Happy Birthday Lt. Col. Ned CusackHappy Birthday Lt. Col. Ned Cusack
Happy Birthday Lt. Col. Ned Cusack 100 Years Old Photos by Michael Coyne Renmore Barracks, Galway, had a very special guest on Friday: Lieutenant Colonel Ned Cusack who turned 100
Gloster ‘Irish’ GladiatorGloster ‘Irish’ Gladiator
Cover image: The three Gladiators of No. 1 Fighter Squadron out from Baldonnel for a photo shoot. No. 24 flown by Lieutenant Kelleher, No. 26 flown by Lieutenant Des Johnston
The Ivy Patch GunThe Ivy Patch Gun
The ‘Ivy Patch’ gun, loaded for shipment back to Ireland, under the supervision of Lieutenant Colonel Paul Carey. A potentially very significant 18-pounder Mark II field gun arrived home in
On A War Footing – interview with Lt Col Ned Cusack Part 1On A War Footing – interview with Lt Col Ned Cusack Part 1
On A War Footing The Emergency Years (Part 1) An interview with Lieutenant Colonel Ned Cusack (Retd) First published in Winter 2016 issue. For most of us, the Emergency period
In Friendship and In Service Supporting the RAF FamilyIn Friendship and In Service Supporting the RAF Family
In Friendship and In ServiceSupporting the RAF FamilyThe Royal Air Force Association, Republic of Ireland By Wesley Bourke Photos by Michael Coyne Published in Winter 2017 edition Founded in 1929,
Keeping Ireland’s Aviation History Alive – The Ulster Aviation CollectionKeeping Ireland’s Aviation History Alive – The Ulster Aviation Collection
Published: Winter 2017 edition Keeping in line with our Royal Air Force theme we decided to pay a visit to the largest collection of aircraft on the island of Ireland
Meeting His Fate Among The Clouds AboveMeeting His Fate Among The Clouds Above
Published: Winter 2017 edition Regarded as the ‘brains’ of the family, Joe left his family home after completing his studies at St. Finian’s College; he was 19 years old. He
The RAF’s Best Fighters Are On the GroundThe RAF’s Best Fighters Are On the Ground
The RAF’s Best Fighters Are On the Ground Interview with Frank Brien, Royal Air Force Association (ROI) Published: Winter 2017 edition Seeking adventure Frank Brien served with the Royal Air
Coming Down in the Drink – Flight Lieutenant John BrennanComing Down in the Drink – Flight Lieutenant John Brennan
Published: Winter 2017 edition Born 5 January 1921, John Brennan was an Irishman who need not have fought in the war at all. John Brennan joins the Royal Air Force