Shannon Aviation Museum have announced that Joe Maxwell, co-author of Fouga Magister – An Irish Perspective, will give an illustrated presentation on the design, development and introduction of the Fouga Magister into Irish Air Corps Service at the museum on Saturday, October 11th at 2pm.
A highly successful French designed jet trainer, the Fouga served with may air forces throughout the world and was a key milestone in the re-emergence of the French aviation industry post-World War 2.
Joe’s presentation will cover:
- Background history on the Fouga company, the designers, and the development of the aircraft.
- Potez and the Irish connection
- First Irish encounter with the Fouga in the Congo, 1961.
- Procurement by the Irish Air Corps.
- In service with the Irish Air Corps – Light Strike Squadron.
- The Silver Swallows Aerobatic Display Team.
Tickets are limited and are available here.
