Unapproved landing of British military plane at Shannon Airport sparks diplomatic spat

British military chiefs are facing a dressing down over the unapproved landing of RAF aircraft at Shannon Airport.

Wed, 18 Jan, 2017 - 13:19

British military chiefs are facing a dressing down over the unapproved landing of RAF aircraft at Shannon Airport.

The diplomatic spat was revealed after a Hercules transport plane landed at the airport on December 29 without seeking clearance from the Government in advance.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Shannon Airport Place: Dublin Place: Shannon Place: Ireland Person: Foreign Affairs Minister Person: Charlie Flanagan Person: Flanagan Person: Clare Daly Organisation: RAF Organisation: British Embassy Organisation: Nato Organisation: Department of Foreign Affairs Organisation: Dáil

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