Campaigners claim US military used Shannon Airport twice a day in 2016

At least 730 US military flights came through Shannon Airport last year, anti-war campaigners have claimed.

Campaigners claim US military used Shannon Airport twice a day in 2016

At least 730 US military flights came through Shannon Airport last year, anti-war campaigners have claimed.

The ShannonWatch group, which monitors activity at the international airport, said it recorded more than two planes every day owned by or operated on behalf of the US Air Force, Marines or Navy.

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