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.

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