Thousands of people gathered on the banks of the Shannon Estuary today for the second annual Foynes Air Show.
The event, which was hosted by the Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum, was dedicated to the memory of Howard Cox who was tragically killed in a light aircraft crash on Saturday evening. The Devon pilot was due to take part in today’s event.
Authentic World War Two airplanes, Aer Lingus’ first airplane and one the largest search and rescue (SAR) training exercises ever undertaken in Ireland were among the highlights of the Show.
The Breitling Wingwalkers, pilot Martyn Carington and wing walker, Emily Guilding in action over the Shannon Estuary. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
The Breitling Wingwalkers, pilot David Barrell and wing walker, Freya Paterson in action over the Shannon Estuary. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
The Breitling Wingwalkers ,pilots, David Barrell and Martyn Carrington with wing walkers, Freya Paterson and Emily Guilding cross paths over the Shannon Estuary. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
The Breitling Wingwalkers ,pilots, David Barrell and Martyn Carrington with wing walkers, Freya Paterson and Emily Guilding cross paths over the Shannon Estuary. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
The Breitling Wingwalkers ,pilots, David Barrell and Martyn Carrington with wing walkers, Freya Paterson and Emily Guilding cross paths over the Shannon Estuary. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
The Breitling Wingwalkers ,pilots, David Barrell and Martyn Carrington with wing walkers, Freya Paterson and Emily Guilding in action over the Shannon Estuary. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
The 2015 Foynes Air Show was dedicated to the memory of the late Howard Cox, who was killed in a light aircraft crash on Saturday. Mr. Cox had been due to participate in the show.
Mudry Cap 231 piloted by Eddie Goggins ‘The Flying Dentist’ in actin over the Shannon Estuary. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
Mudry Cap 231 piloted by Eddie Goggins ‘The Flying Dentist’ in actin over the Shannon Estuary. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
Photo: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
An Sback Extreme in actin over the Shannon Estuary. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
An Sback Extreme in action over the Shannon Estuary. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
An Sback Extreme in actin over the Shannon Estuary. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
An Sback Extreme in actin over the Shannon Estuary. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
Gerry Humphries piloting a RV-7 over the Shannon Estuary. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
Crew members of L.E. Samuel Beckett watch a Ferocious Frankie, A P-51 Mustang in action over the Shannon Estuary. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
A Iolar and 2 Chipmunks fly over the L.E. Samuel Beckett docked at Foynes. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald inspects a guard of honour by crew of the L.E. Samuel Beckett. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
Enjoying the Air show despite poor weather were, Miriam O’Connor, 6, Mary Moore, 6 and Ellen Moore, 8 all from Glin Co. Limerick. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
Enjoying the Air show despite poor weather were, Katie Ruttle, 10, Maebh Mulcahy, 9 and Cara Leahy, 9 all from Foynes Co. Limerick. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald inspects a guard of honour by crew of the L.E. Samuel Beckett. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
Enjoying the Air show despite poor weather were, Luke aged 12 and David aged 5 Davern, Corbally Limerick. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
Enjoying the Air show despite poor weather were, Breda Kennedy and Martin Kennedy, aged 4 from Murroe Co. Limerick. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
