The flight that hit turbulence over Shannon

THE Shannon stopover gave many Americans cheap whiskey and a chance to stretch their legs.

But for little-known Republican vice presidential candidate, Sarah Palin, it also gave her valuable military experience. Or at least that is what her campaign team tried to tell America.

As the under-fire addition to the Republican ticket prepared to address Republican delegates last night, Palin was in the midst of controversy surrounding her family life.