Air Corps fly-past as airport marks 50th year

THE Air Corps performed a fly-past of Cork Airport yesterday to mark its 50th anniversary.

Three aircraft — a Pilatus PC-9M turbo prop training aircraft, a Cessna 172H used for aerial surveillance and air cover support roles, and a Eurocopter EC135 helicopter — flew in formation past the airport’s old and new terminals yesterday afternoon as celebrations continued inside.

Cork Airport handled its first passenger flight on October 16, 1961. Yesterday, to mark the 50th anniversary of its official opening, current and former staff and their families gathered at the airport for a private party.