Kilkenny Fly-In

Kilkenny Airport which is operated by Skydive Ireland held its annual Fly In on August 7th. Despite relatively clear skies across Ireland, strong winds prevented many intending visitors from flying in for the lunchtime barbecue. Nevertheless, Skydive launched their two Gippsland Airvans in a spirited formation with Harry Humphries in Vans RV7 EI-HUM trailing smoke. Other aircraft present, all in immaculate appearance,  were RV7s G-CECV and G-CGWG with nosewheel RV7A G-JFRV, Jodel Ambassadeur EI-EPN built 1960, Europa G-BVJN and PZL Koliber 150A, a Polish-built Rallye. Thanks to all at Kilkenny for their warm welcome and assistance. 

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Europa G-BVJN

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Two Vans visiting the field. A Nosewheel and Tailwheel versions
Gabriel Desmond
Gabriel Desmond
Cork based Gabriel Desmond has been documenting aviation in Ireland and around the world for over 60 years. A regular contributor to Flying in Ireland, his photographs and articles have been used in a wide range of aviation publications as well as news and corporate media.

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