Person: James Fitzmaurice

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1916 Centenary celebrations should have eye to the sky

In the run-up to celebrating 100 years as an independent country, there will be many debates about how to mark the progress achieved by our Republic, writes Joe Gill.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2015

Dawn flight marks anniversary of Atlantic crossing

The head of the Irish Air Corps made a dawn flight today to mark the 75th anniversary of the first east-west crossing of the Atlantic by air.

Sat, 12 Apr, 2003

Modern plane to recreate Atlantic flight

The 75th anniversary of the first east-west crossing of the Atlantic by air will be marked this weekend by a repeat flight in a modern-day propeller aircraft.

Fri, 11 Apr, 2003

Plane to recreate historic Atlantic flight

The 75th anniversary of the first east-west crossing of the Atlantic by air will be marked this weekend by a repeat flight in a modern-day propeller aircraft.

Fri, 11 Apr, 2003