Aerial flyovers produce stunning views of capital

Magnificent aerial photographs taken by Irish Air Corps photographic crews as they departed the capital on life-saving and other missions have been getting rave reviews online.

The Air Corps published the pictures to show people “a different view of some of our national treasures”.

“These opportune photos were taken by Air Corps photographic crews as their aircraft were departing for operation missions or during approaches into Casement Aerodrome, where we get to cross the city at low levels,” the Air Corps explained.

The shots were taken from a variety of aircraft as crews crisscrossed the city on clear days in recent weeks. The amazing pictures include the Spire on O’Connell St; Trinity College; a view of the River Liffey from above the Custom House; and Dublin Zoo.

The Air Corps snappers also surpassed themselves with a photo and accompanying description of the Phoenix Park that tourism bosses would be proud of.

“Phoenix Park, one of the largest walled city parks in Europe. Lying 2.4km west of the city centre, north of the River Liffey, its 11km perimeter wall encloses 1,750 acres.”

The photos have been getting rave reviews from followers on the Defence Forces Facebook page including emigrants and ex-pats. “I’m Dublin born and bred… never seen the city like this. Gorgeous shots,” wrote one.

“Fantastic shots… a real bird’s eye view!” said another.

In response to the growing number of likes, the Irish Air Corps said it was happy to share the moment.