The Irish minister for defence today pulled the plug on the contractual order of up to five SAR medium lift helis for the Irish Air Corps. In explaining the reason for this outragous decision he cited 'saving money'.
This, three years almost to the day after four aircrew lost their lives on the southern coast of Ireland flying their wholly inadequate Dauphin short range helis.
Promises Promises.............
For those who have any links or interest in Irish aviation this is devastating news for the Irish Air Corps.
Something is rotten in the state of Ireland...................