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A Century of Irish Aviation: Pioneers and Aviators(2014)
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Date: 2014-02-20
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A landmark documentary which tells the epic story of the remarkable pioneering individuals whose vision, passion, successes, and failures helped forge Ireland's unique aviation landscape. This is a dynamic and visceral tale of daring and derring-do, of highs and lows, a powerful international story that also reflects the Irish Republic's evolving relationship with the wider world.
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A landmark documentary which tells the epic story of the remarkable pioneering individuals whose vision, passion, successes, and failures helped forge Ireland's unique aviation landscape. This is a dynamic and visceral tale of daring and derring-do, of highs and lows, a powerful international story that also reflects the Irish Republic's evolving relationship with the wider world.
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