Irish Air Corps captain: Queen's visit 'very symbolic'

Tens of thousands of Irishmen who gave their lives fighting for Britain during the First World War were honoured by the Queen at a Dublin commemoration steeped in symbolism.

Irish Air Corps captain: Queen's visit 'very symbolic'
Wed, 18 May, 2011 - 17:38

Tens of thousands of Irishmen who gave their lives fighting for Britain during the First World War were honoured by the Queen at a Dublin commemoration steeped in symbolism.

An Irish Air Corp captain has called the gesture "very symbolic."

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