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Aviation Events => UK - Ireland Airshows and Events => Topic started by: casper on May 13, 2011, 04:08:24 PM

Title: Aer Lingus 75th Celebrations
Post by: casper on May 13, 2011, 04:08:24 PM

Came across this

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Aer Lingus 75th Celebrations, Dublin International/EIDW   
De Havilland Dragon "Iolar" VVIP Trips
Classic Aeroplane Fly-In           
27/28th   May. Organised by Sé Pardy/SIMTECH Aviation.  Hosts : Aer Lingus

http://www.marshall-follow.me/page1.php (http://www.marshall-follow.me/page1.php)

Anyone know anything about it?

Title: Re: Aer Lingus 75th Celebrations
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 13, 2011, 10:34:31 PM

Nope,strangely enough I was talking to an ex UAS member today about Iolar when it was up at Langford Lodge.
I wasn`t sure if it was still airworthy,as I have heard little about it in the past few years.

Title: Re: Aer Lingus 75th Celebrations
Post by: Tango Tango Fanta on May 14, 2011, 09:54:23 PM

Yes there's been huge interest in RoI media since it flew about 2 months ago. Sorry should have posted..
You might get to see it a bit closer to home... ;)

Title: Re: Aer Lingus 75th Celebrations
Post by: String on May 15, 2011, 10:49:14 AM

So you are dropping a hint then. Nice one didn't the drogan rapide fly at the airshow one year, the blue paint scheme i think.

Title: Re: Aer Lingus 75th Celebrations
Post by: airbusa320 on May 15, 2011, 01:28:44 PM

The Blades are down to be in Dublin airport on their web-site on the 28th ?

Title: Re: Aer Lingus 75th Celebrations
Post by: Hammerhead on May 15, 2011, 07:14:45 PM

Looks like there will be a bit more than just the Iolar and Blades present...  ;D


From a contact at DUB.... 

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EI are hosting a party for staff and families on the 28th. It will take place behind hanger 6. DAA are designating that ramp area as landside for the day to permit this. over 40 vintage aircraft to fly in "with aircraft from airlines around the world present." Not sure what this will turn out to be. (Mueller did mention to staff last year that he had invited other European airlines to fly their own retro jets in for the day)[/size][/color]
[/size]Cabin crew in vintage uniforms will be present. It is mainly a party for the youngsters. Iolar will be taking a few lucky people up for a spin. We are told the finale will take place on RWY 11/29 at 1936 local time.[/color]

Title: Re: Aer Lingus 75th Celebrations
Post by: Dave on May 15, 2011, 07:32:26 PM

Ahh crikey, another busy day at Dublin! And I had just organised a shift swap at work to work in the morning instead of the evening on this day so I could watch the Champions League final. Rotten!  :-\