Silver Swallows
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The Silver Swallows is the name of Irish Air Corps Aerobatic Team. Active from 1986 to 1998 and reformed in 2022. The team was originally equipped with four Fouga CM170 Magister jet trainers, and was drawn from the Light Strike Squadron of the Irish Air Corps based at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel near Dublin. It now uses the Pilatus PC-9M. The name Silver Swallows was derived from the colour of the aircraft, and the V-shaped tail of the Magister aircraft the team flew. Throughout its history the team was operated on a part-time basis, with the display duties of the team being secondary to the primary roles of the Light Strike Squadron.
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Silver Swallows | |
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Active | 1982 – 1998 2022 |
Country | Ireland |
Branch | Irish Air Corps |
Role | Aerobatic flight display team |
Base | Casement Aerodrome |
Colours | Silver |
Aircraft flown | |
Trainer | Fouga CM.170 Magister Pilatus PC-9M |
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