Irish military aviation began in 1922 when a single-engined biplane, a
Martinsyde Type A mark II was bought to permit Gen Michael Collins to
escape from London should the Treaty talks with Britain fail. By June
1922 the Air Service HQ had been
established at Baldonnel and 14 pilots flew a total of 13 aircraft. The
strength of personnel and aircraft grew slowly at first and by 1926 the
Cadet Scheme had been introduced to select future pilots, a process
which is in use today.
Neat model dude. It's got good character and atmosphere.
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