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Ireland |
Current Title: | Aer-Chor Nah Eireann |
Title in English: | Irish Air Corps |
Abbreviation: | IAC |
Narrative Summary:
At independence in December 1921, the Irish government took over the existing facilities and aerodromes used by the RFC, RNAS and RAF in the First World War. The Irish Air Corps was formed the following year, as part of the Army. During World War Two, coastal and neutrality patrols were maintained. Following the end of the war, overall strength was reduced. Its main duties are border security, communications, training and fishery protection.
Key Dates: | ||
1922 | Air Corps formed | |
1956 | First jet aircraft delivered - Vampire T.55 | |
1963 | First helicopters received - Alouette III |
Current Status:
Future Plans:
To be added
Replacement of the Alouette IIIs, Dauphins and Gazelles with Agusta A109s.
Replacement of Cessna 172s with Cessna 208 Caravans.
Acquisition of a C-130J transport.
Markings
National Insignia:
Aircraft Serial Numbering System(s):
The Irish military serial numbering system consists of a three digit mumber. The numbers are issued in a continuous sequence and not in blocks, e.g. PC-9M 264.
Current --- Historical
Aircraft
Aircraft Designation System(s):
Current Aircraft Inventory:
All-Time Aircraft Used List:
Aircraft NOT Used:
None - Manufacturers designations used.
Table of Current Service Aircraft
Alphabetical Order --- Chronological Order
False reports of aircraft on order or in service
Organisation
Current Organisational Structure:
Current Order of Battle:
Historical Orders of Battle:
All-Time Flying Units List:
Main Headquarters:
Headquarters, Air Corps Group, Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Dublin 22. Tel: (01)8046505, Fax: (01)84591036.
The IAC revised its order of battle in early 2002.
Table of Current Order of Battle
List of Historical Orders of Battle - to be added.
To be added.
Air Bases
Current Air Bases:
All-Time Air Bases Used List:
The main air base is Baldonnel.
In addition to the main bases, here are also a number of smaller airports and airfields around the country which are sometimes used by the Air Force.
Military Air Bases Listing - to be added.
More Information
Books:
Magazines:
World Air Power Journal No.5 p.143
Websites:
Official Irish Air Corps webpage
Air-Britain Photos: Irish Air Force
Irish Air Corps Aircraft 1922-1997
New Wings for the Irish Air Corps
Scale Aircraft Modelling Dec 1996
Scramble 203 (April 1996)
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First Created: 23 February 1997 - Last Revised: 25 May 2008
Copyright © 1997 John Hayles. e-mail: john@aeroflight.co.uk