” Finding the Vimy” – The strange tale of a lost aeroplane is a talk given by local engineer Shane Joyce. Shane has a lifelong interest in Marconi, Alcock and Brown and has been a lead researcher with the Marconi Project and the development of the Derrigimlagh site as a heritage destination.
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In depth talks and discussion about the Alcock and Brown Story The Alcock & Brown Seminars are kindly sponsored by Avolon
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‘Background and Preparations’ gives a context as to where things were at in 1919 in regards to flight and preparations by Alcock and Brown
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——————————————————————————– Statue & Plane to be unveiled by: Robin Barnett CMG – British Ambassador to Ireland & Tom Kenny – Kenny’s Bookshop and Art Gallery – Galway ——————————————————————————– This event is the official unveiling of the original Alcock & Brown statue which was designed and sculpted by William McMillen in 1954. This is Clifden’s way
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