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Irish Air Corps

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2026: 563:(no.93), that crash-landed in County Wexford in 1940, was the twelfth aircraft. These were supplemented by 6 Hawker Hurricane Mk. IIcs that were delivered to the Irish Army Air Corps in March 1945, to eventually replace the Hurricane Mk. Is of No. 1 Fighter Squadron. Supplied from surplus RAF stocks, the Hurricane Mk. IIcs were the last batch of aircraft to be delivered to the Air Corps before the end of World War II. The Hurricanes were the first monoplane fighter aircraft to enter service with the Air Corps and were also the first aircraft capable of reaching 300 m.p.h. in level flight. The Hurricane gave the Air Corps a proven modern fighter, and – at peak – 20 flew in Irish colours. 163 belligerent aircraft force-landed in Ireland during the war, and in this way, the Air Corps acquired a 1822: 1565: 854: 519: 1029: 1664: 1833: 1774: 1554: 422: 6048: 5979: 6068: 5825: 6058: 5785: 614: 1740: 2389: 2109: 264: 531: 839: 51: 2206: 2199: 2192: 2185: 2178: 2171: 2164: 2157: 2150: 2484: 2477: 2470: 2463: 2456: 2449: 2442: 2435: 2428: 236: 85: 250: 1693: 1853:
on a 24-hour basis through the introduction of Night Vision Goggles. The Air Corps non-military capabilities in aid to the civil power and other Government departments include ministerial transport, fishery protection, 24-hour maritime patrolling, Garda air support, search and rescue over both land and sea, an air ambulance service, aerial firefighting, drugs surveillance and
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The Air Corps military roles and the functions it carries out are those of an army air corps rather than that of a conventional military air force. The Air Corps air space control and ground attack capacity is limited to low-level and limited weather. Helicopter tactical troop transport is available
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airspace over which the IAA has responsibility. The long-range surveillance radar is reported to cost well over €100 million and was seen as a priority purchase to provide the civilian and military authorities with an improved competency in monitoring aerial incursions. As Ireland is not a member of
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Under LOA 3, the new Air Force would also be capable of deploying combat pilots, aircraft and support personnel overseas. LOA 2 recommends a budget of €1.5 billion with LOA 3 recommending a budget of €3 billion. The commission compared Ireland to other nations of similar GDP and population size, and
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The Dauphins were retired in 2006, followed by the Alouettes in 2007. During their operational lifetime, 3,300 people were assisted by the Alouette helicopters in their Search and Rescue and air ambulance roles. The four AW139 arrived during 2006/7, and the option for an additional two was exercised
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During the 1990s and 2000s, the Air Corps gradually lost its search and rescue (SAR) role. In 1990, an inquiry chaired by retired Garda Commissioner Eamonn Doherty into Ireland's air sea rescue recommended transferring this service from the Air Corps to a new emergency service, and the stationing of
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Mk. Is were initially ordered for the Irish Army Air Corps in 1940 but were not delivered due to a wartime embargo imposed by the British government. Eleven Hurricane Mk. Is were eventually delivered to the Air Corps, from surplus RAF stocks, between July 1943 and March 1944, and the Hurricane Mk. I
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reported that a five-year investment strategy document, published by the Irish government, included the potential for "air combat interceptors". The speculated purchase of fighter/interceptor jets would represent a change from the use of British jets to intercept unknown airplanes encroaching Irish
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The Irish Air Corps is the air branch of the Irish Defence Forces. Headed up by Brigadier General Rory O'Connor, General Officer Commanding, Air Corps (GOCAC), the Air Corps comprises a staff headquarters, two air wings, two ground support wings, one independent squadron and the Air Corps College.
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In February 2022, the Commission on the Defence Forces published a report. For the Air Corps, the report recommended that the service be renamed to the Irish Air Force and advocated for the establishment of a Chief of the Air Force. The report also recommended three levels of ambition (LOAs) with
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had been placed, to be used for cargo and personnel transport, including overseas operations, special operations forces support and medical evacuations. This planned purchase aligns with a recommendation for fixed wing strategic-reach capability as indicated under LOA 2 of the Commission on the
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In 2002, CHC took over the Waterford SAR contract, leaving the Air Corps with only the north-east contract. While a S-61 was leased to train crews, pending a tender to purchase up to five medium helicopters, two of which would be SAR helicopters, the contract was cancelled and CHC took over the
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The Ministerial Air Transport Service has since declined in use and size as government ministers are reluctant to travel in perceived luxury when adequate commercial air travel is available, and after repeated criticisms of government ministers using Air Corps aircraft for domestic travel. The
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and additional medium-lift helicopters. Under LOA 3, the Air Force would acquire between 12 and 24 air combat/interceptor aircraft, including the ability to deploy both pilots and support personnel overseas in contribution to international operations. This would increase Ireland's air defence
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joined the Air Corps to provide patrolling, aerial surveillance, and aerial communications. One Reims-Cessna FR.172K was delivered in 1981 as an attrition replacement. The Cessnas served with No 2 Support Wing, operating from Gormanstown until the airfield's closure in 2002.
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In February 2022, the Commission on the Defence Forces (CoDF) report was published. It recommended that the Air Corps be renamed to the Air Force and made further recommendations under two Levels of Ambition (LOAs). Under LOA 2, the proposed new Air Force would establish a
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There was much criticism of Ireland's inability to rescue its own citizens in the 2021 Kabul and 2023 Sudan evacuations due to Ireland's lack of a long-range, heavy-lift aircraft. In August 2021, Ireland has to ask France and Finland to rescue 36 Irish citizens from
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and members of the Government in official engagements at both home and abroad. The Learjet 45 is used specifically for this purpose. The Gulfstream IV was previously used in this capacity. The AW139 and occasionally the EC135 and CASA are also used for the MATS.
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at Tramore Beach, County Waterford. The crash only emphasised the limits of the Air Corps SAR helicopters, as the Alouette was only available during daylight hours and the Dauphin was small and had a short range. Both needed replacement by medium sized
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The established strength and current strength of the Defence Forces as at 30 April 2023 is Army 7,520 .. 6,322 Air Corps 886 .. 711 Naval Service 1,094 .. 764 Army Reserve 3,869 .. 1,382 Naval Service Reserve 200 .. 77 First Line Reserve N/A ..
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Communication & Information Services Squadron (CIS) is responsible for the supply and maintenance of ground-based communications, navigation, radar and IT systems for the Air Corps. The CIS Squadron comprises a headquarters and four flights.
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The Gulfstream IV followed in 2014 after corrosion was detected in the undercarriage which required substantial costs to repair. The Learjet has continued in service, abet with increasing unreliability, and is due to be replaced by 2024.
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as candidates for replacing the PC-9 inventory, with a minimum of 8 aircraft recommended for peace-time air policing capability and 40 aircraft for "full" air defence. As of 2015, the Pilatus PC9s were planned for replacement by 2025.
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Ireland's accession to the EEC also necessitated sustained maritime patrolling of 342,000 km (132,000 square miles) of ocean. Two Beechcraft Super King Air 200s (#232 and #234) were delivered in 1977-8 to perform this duty.
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M trainers were delivered to the Air Corps to replace the Marchettis. The PC-9M is the first Air Corps aircraft to have ejection seats since the Vampire. The PC-9M has six underwing hardpoints, and is normally equipped with two
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in 1973 which necessitated frequent travel to European capitals for government ministers led to the creation of the Ministerial Air Transport Service (MATS) and the acquisition of the Corps' first business jet, a
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1 Operations Wing is the main formation responsible for operational fixed-wing flying. This is sub-divided into four individual flying squadrons and two non-flying squadrons, each of which has a dedicated role:
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that provides specialist air support for Ireland's national police force. The Air Corps, in conjunction with the Department of Justice and Equality, operates three aircraft for the Garda Air Support role: two
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On 4 October 2019, after 47 years of service to the state, the five remaining Cessna 172 aircraft were retired from service after amassing 63,578 flight hours total. The Cessnas were replaced with several
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4 Support Wing is primarily concerned with second-line aircraft maintenance (front line maintenance is done by the engineering squadrons in each operational wing). This formation has two squadrons.
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The Air Corps College is the principal training unit of the Irish Air Corps, where all entrants into the service undertake their training. The college is divided into three distinct schools:
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Despite the cancellation of the order for five S-92s and the loss of the SAR role, the aging Alouettes, Gazelles and Dauphins still needed replacement. In 2004 the government ordered two
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each level having different recommendations. LOA 1 proposes to maintain the current size of the Air Corps, while bringing active personnel numbers back up to the current establishment.
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rescue helicopters at regional airports instead of a centralised service. The government accepted the recommendations and established the Irish Marine Emergency Service (IMES), now the
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3 Operations Wing is the formation responsible for operational rotary wing flying, and is divided into three flying squadrons and one non-flying squadron. It provides pilots for the
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aircraft during 2020. The first PC-12NG utility transport variant was delivered in April 2020, followed by three PC-12NG 'Spectre' aerial surveillance variants in September 2020.
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During the mid-sixties and early seventies, the Corps played a part in expanding Ireland's film industry. Pilots and engineering staff participated in a 1965 box office success,
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aircraft in support of the fishery protection. These long-range aircraft patrol throughout the Irish exclusive fishery limits. These aircraft are due to be replaced by two CASA
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capabilities to a level comparable with European nations of similar size, such as Denmark, Belgium, Austria and Norway. At the 2022 Slándáil Irish Defence and Security summit,
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On 12 October 2009, Air Corps instructor Captain Derek Furniss, and Cadet David Jevens were tragically killed when their PC-9M (#265) crashed during a training exercise in
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Operational control of the aircraft remains with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, whereas the Air Corps provide pilots and aircraft technicians to the
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arriving in June 1922. The National Army Air Service was established in July 1922 and was gradually equipped with various aircraft types acquired from the
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On 2 July 1999, Captains Dave O'Flaherty and Mick Baker, Sergeant Pat Mooney and Corporal Niall Byrne were tragically killed when their Dauphin (#248)
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repeated technical problems to the MATS aircraft has led to their gradual withdrawal from service, with the Beechcraft the first to be retired in 2009.
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The bad winter of 1962/3 incentivised the acquisition of helicopers and in November 1963, the Air Corps took delivery of its first three helicopters,
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medium helicopters for troop transport, air ambulance, and VIP transport. The Gazelles were retired in 2005 and replaced in November by two EC135 P2.
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With the establishment of the Defence Forces in 1924, the Air Service became the new Army's Air Corps and remained part of the Army until the 1990s.
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One of the retired Marchettis was kept for the Air Corps Museum, while the remaining six were sold to a private reseller in the United States.
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which arrived in 1953, 1959, 1962, and 1970, which were also used for calibration of radar and landing aids at Dublin and Shannon airports.
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to escape back to Ireland if the talks failed. The plane was not needed for this mission, and it became the first aircraft of the new
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In January 2023, the Irish government announced funding of €21.5 million for a replacement helicopter and fixed wing plane for the
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to the FITS Persuader standard with enhanced radar, forward looking infrared equipment and a new electronic and avionics suite.
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The two maritime patrol Beechcraft were unsuitable for flying in long periods in an salty atmosphere and were replaced by two
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were delivered in 1946 for radio and navigation training, air-to-ground photography, and transport, and were replaced by four
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In 1999, the Magisters were retired from service without replacement, leaving the Air Corps without any jet combat aircraft.
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and a number of television commercials. Lynn Garrison was also responsible for coordinating the first demonstration of the
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were acquired for the SAR role. Two of these were modified for operation from the Naval Service Helicopter Patrol vessel
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As a result of this presentation, in 1977 the Corps acquired ten SIAI-Marchetti SF.260W Warriors for basic and advanced
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Irish Air Corps pilots filming Roger Corman's Richthofen & Brown, 1970. Lynn Garrison second from right, front row
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2 additional medium helicopters – 8 Medium Helicopters to eventually be replaced with 8 super-medium helicopters
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The single engine of the Alouette limited its search and rescue range over water, and in 1986 five twin-engined
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The Air Corps' ranks are similar to those of the Irish Army. As of April 2023, the strength was 711 all ranks.
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In April 2023, over 90 Irish citizens were evacuated from Sudan by aircraft from France, Spain and the UK.
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Air Corps Reserve – recruitment of specialist roles (technicians, trained pilots, air traffic controllers)
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and light ground attack. Four were lost in accidents, and one attrition replacement was acquired in 1979.
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biplane fighters were delivered – a further eight were ordered but were embargoed by the outbreak of
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purchased secondhand from France. They were used for training, by the Light Strike Squadron and the
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in Athlone, providing an emergency patient airlift service from scenes of accidents to hospitals.
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and arrived in 2008. Since 2012, one of the AW139 has operated an air ambulance service from
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T2 (#256) in 2003, and replaced by a second EC135 T2 (#272) which arrived in January 2008.
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T.55 trainers, followed by three more in 1960 who served as advanced trainers and fighters.
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LOA 3 recommends a further development of Air Corps combat capabilities, including:
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N, from Shannon in 1991. This service was later taken over by Bond Helicopters (now
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in Northern Ireland required additional reconnaissance resources, and in 1972 eight
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Defence Forces report. As of March 2023, it was expected to be delivered in 2025.
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were also introduced in the 1950s as advanced flight trainers, serving until 1976.
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P2 light helicopters for training, air ambulance, and general utility, and four
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determined these budgetary increases would be commensurate with those nations.
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north-east contract based in Sligo, leaving the Air Corps without a SAR role.
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The Air Corps provide a Ministerial Air Transport Service (MATS) to assist
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in 1991. Irish Helicopters operated the first privatised SAR helicopter, a
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were introduced in the 1950s and used as basic flight trainers until 1976.
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The jet age arrived on 30 July 1956 when the Corps took delivery of three
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Strategic reach aircraft – transport and airlift for overseas deployments
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in formation. The closer aircraft is carrying underwing machine gun and
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LOA 2 recommends the development of additional capabilities, including:
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In the 1990s the Air Corps gained a new role with the formation of the
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revealed plans to purchase a ground-based long-range air surveillance
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5 Support Wing is responsible for logistic support for the Air Corps.
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Irish Air Corps retired Gulfstream IV, which was used as VIP transport
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airspace. A submission to the commission on defence looked at the
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was General Officer Commanding of the Air Corps from 2017 to 2019.
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Air Service was independent Ireland's first air force. During the
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said the increased capability would give better coverage of the
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In March 2023, it was reported that an order for an additional
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Three 'SPECTRE' surveillance variants, and one utility variant
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Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks Representative Association
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Mark II army co-operation aircraft and a number of trainers.
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made a number of proposals involving the possible sales of
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service which is jointly operated by the Air Corps and the
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which arrived in 1994. These were upgraded in 2006/2007 by
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Armed CSAR helicopters – Organic intra-theatre deployments
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Tender for replacement aircraft listed in November 2023.
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Troop carrier aircraft – Overseas deployment of personnel
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biplane light bombers being supplied during 1941. Twelve
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to carry out a variety of duties in conjunction with the
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Primary radar – establish a Recognised Air Picture (RAP)
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In 2017, an attrition replacement (#269) was delivered.
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In February 2023, the government agreed to replace the
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capability, and previous air incursions have seen the
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Two 3860:"Ex-Air Corps pilots critical of Dauphin fleet" 3834:"Air Corps chief rejects calls for resignation" 3405:"History of The Irish Air Corps - Recent Times" 3320:"Bodies of Air Corps pilots removed from scene" 1173:Communications & Information Services Corps 5038: 5036: 4861:. irishtimes.ie. 3 August 2024. Archived from 376:of Ireland, the Air Corps utilises a fleet of 6412: 6123: 5962: 5768: 4882: 4880: 4853: 4851: 4396:"Libya: Efforts to evacuate foreign citizens" 3189:"Dauphin Helicopter For Irish Air Corps 1985" 2410: 2130: 8: 5748:Cockpit video of "Silver Swallows" in action 5203:"Report of the Commission on Defence Forces" 4210:"Air ambulance service to be made permanent" 4021: 4019: 3431:"Air Corps Fleet - Gulfstream Aerospace GIV" 3138:"Aircraft - Aerospatiale SA.365F Dauphin II" 2779:"General Officer Commanding (GOC) Air Corps" 2046:The Garda Air Support Unit is a unit of the 1230:Military Training and Survival School (MTSS) 537:T-11 trainers of the Irish Air Corps in 1955 444:was purchased and put on 24-hour standby at 135:23 aircraft (+ 3 aircraft in support of the 5283:: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ( 5227:Oireachtas, Houses of the (23 March 2023). 3808:"Four killed in Air Corps helicopter crash" 2721:(RDF); the Air Corps forms part of the PDF. 2713:, the Permanent Defence Forces (PDF) and a 2593: 2584: 2575: 2566: 2555: 2544: 2533: 2522: 2511: 2500: 2316: 2309: 2302: 2295: 2288: 2281: 2274: 2267: 2260: 1901:respond to incursions into Irish airspace. 1547:One hull lost in 2009 was replaced in 2017 40: 6419: 6405: 6397: 6130: 6116: 6108: 5969: 5955: 5947: 5838: 5775: 5761: 5753: 5716:. Defence Forces (Ireland). Archived from 4320:. Government of Ireland. 16 September 2020 4079: 4077: 3647:"Air Corps Learjet to be Replaced by 2024" 3268:"Irish Air Corps Pilatus PC-9M Air Firing" 2417: 2403: 2137: 2123: 599:The Vampires were replaced in 1975 by six 5299:"Defence Forces Website – Army – Weapons" 4984: 4982: 4825: 4823: 4110:"New choppers to boost anti-terror force" 2773: 2771: 640:replicas, owned by ex-RCAF fighter pilot 3726: 3724: 3377: 3375: 3207: 3205: 1614: 1361:to replace the Britten-Norman Defender. 1251: 420: 5255:"Defence Forces to turn 'tomb raiders'" 4160:. Dáil Éireann Hansard. 26 January 2005 4004:. Dáil Éireann Hansard. 26 January 2005 2734: 2698: 2667:List of aircraft of the Irish Air Corps 2400: 2120: 1243:List of aircraft of the Irish Air Corps 1118:303 Maintenance and Deployment Squadron 990:Counter UAV – Anti-drone/UAV capability 813:To support Ireland's assumption of the 626:Hunting Percival Provost T.51 and T.53s 5276: 4246:. Irish Defence Forces. 5 October 2019 2742: 2740: 2738: 2001:The Air Corps operates two CASA CN235 1115:302 Training and Surveillance Squadron 831:in 1994, and the Air Corps acquired a 825:(#251) which also replaced the HS.125. 31: 5635:from the original on 17 December 2012 4769:from the original on 5 September 2012 4717:from the original on 2 September 2012 4665:from the original on 5 September 2012 4639:from the original on 2 September 2012 4432:from the original on 24 December 2014 4376:from the original on 25 February 2011 4276:from the original on 26 December 2017 3757:"Air Corps Fleet - Eurocopter AS355N" 3383:"Air Corps receive new Pilatus PC-9M" 2802: 2800: 2145: 1588:was ordered as a replacement for the 969:2022 Commission on the Defence Forces 644:'s "Blue Max Aviation", was based at 425:Former roundel of the Irish Air Corps 7: 5503:from the original on 26 January 2016 4406:from the original on 2 November 2012 3982:. Dáil Éireann Hansard. 16 June 2004 3623:. Flying in Ireland. 29 March 2015. 3330:from the original on 20 October 2009 2750:. Dáil Éireann Hansard. 13 June 2023 2066:that fly and maintain the aircraft. 1981:An Air Corps AW139 also provides an 1078:102 Squadron – Ministerial Transport 1046:Office of General Officer Commanding 5383:. Irish Examiner. 30 January 2015. 5331:. 27 September 2022. Archived from 5176:Finn, Christina (2 February 2023). 4613:. 9 February 2022. pp. 137–142 4136:"O'Dea signs €26m helicopters deal" 3385:. flyinginireland.com. 17 July 2017 2870:. Scramble Magazine. Archived from 2677:Politics of the Republic of Ireland 1806:Can be mounted under the wing of a 526:C.19, operated from 1946 until 1962 5499:. Irish Examiner. 27 August 2015. 4743:from the original on 24 April 2016 4138:. independent.ie. 23 December 2006 3956:. 19 December 2003. Archived from 3601:from the original on 31 March 2015 3571:from the original on 31 March 2015 2785:from the original on 14 April 2019 2076:Irish Defence Forces rank insignia 1779:Can be mounted in a wing pod on a 1159:505 Squadron – Air Traffic Control 504:Mark I maritime patrol bombers, 3 25: 5687:from the original on 3 April 2017 5631:. The Journal. 14 December 2012. 5265:from the original on 24 June 2015 5153:. 2 February 2023. Archived from 3866:. 24 January 2000. Archived from 3679:. 4 February 2024. Archived from 3627:from the original on 2 April 2015 3356:. 14 October 2009. Archived from 3244:. 17 January 2003. Archived from 3168:"Dauphins Replace Alouettes 1987" 3112:"Aircraft - Aerospatiale Gazelle" 2508:Regimental quartermaster sergeant 2013:Ministerial Air Transport Service 2009:Maritime Patrol Aircraft in 2023 1134:401 Squadron – Mechanical support 132:(Establishment: 866) (April 2023) 6066: 6056: 6046: 5977: 5823: 5783: 5476:Commission on the Defence Forces 5387:from the original on 7 July 2015 5354:O'Brien, Stephen (5 July 2015). 4691:from the original on 7 July 2012 3489:. 11 August 2009. Archived from 3238:"Deal for eight aircraft signed" 2482: 2475: 2468: 2461: 2454: 2447: 2440: 2433: 2426: 2387: 2204: 2197: 2190: 2183: 2176: 2169: 2162: 2155: 2148: 2107: 1772: 1738: 1691: 1662: 1112:301 Tactical Helicopter Squadron 1055:Military Airworthiness Authority 262: 248: 234: 83: 49: 5601:. Health Update. Archived from 5406:Hilliard, Mark (26 June 2020). 5101:(Press release). 3 January 2023 4890:. dehavilland.com. 23 July 2024 3010:. 8 August 2002. Archived from 2982:"Air Corps Fleet - Cessna 172H" 1224:Technical Training School (TTS) 1156:504 Squadron – Medical services 1150:502 Squadron – Logistic support 1137:402 Squadron – Avionics support 750:AĂ©rospatiale SA365Fi Dauphin II 7203:1924 establishments in Ireland 4216:. 15 July 2015. Archived from 3703:"Air Corps Fleet - CASA CN235" 3621:"Gulfstream 251 re-registered" 3519:. 1 March 2003. Archived from 2956:"SF260WE in Air Corps Service" 2709:consists of two components: a 1121:304 Garda Air Support Squadron 1106:HSE National Ambulance Service 1: 5931:Irish Air Corps rank insignia 5921:Emergency Aeromedical Service 5301:. Military.ie. Archived from 4186:. 28 May 2013. Archived from 3926:. 5 July 2002. Archived from 3896:. 3 July 1999. Archived from 3890:"Opinion - Air Corps Tragedy" 3591:"Government sells ailing jet" 2530:Flight quartermaster sergeant 1983:Emergency Aeromedical Service 1515:Garda Air Support Unit (GASU) 1359:Garda Air Support Unit (GASU) 1333:Garda Air Support Unit (GASU) 1194:Information Technology Flight 1098:Emergency Aeromedical Service 938:Emergency Aeromedical Service 725:Beechcraft Super King Air 200 4831:"The Garda Air Support Unit" 3294:"SF.260 in military service" 2886:"Vampire In Foreign Service" 2600: 1951:FA-50 light-fighter aircraft 1214:Flying Training School (FTS) 1162:506 Squadron – Fire Fighting 882:Britten-Norman Defender 4000 817:in 1990, the Corps leased a 542:World War II (The Emergency) 66:; 100 years ago 2513:CeathrĂşsháirsint reisiminte 1810:for Close Air Support role 1783:for Close Air Support role 1729:General-purpose machine gun 1205:Air Corps College (Ireland) 788:, each carrying seven 70mm 744:AĂ©rospatiale SA342L Gazelle 716:European Economic Community 714:Ireland's accession to the 622:De Havilland Chipmunk T.20s 7219: 5445:. AeroTime. Archived from 2808:"History of the Air Corps" 2781:. 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