May 18, 1939

The first aircraft lands at the newly opened Rineanna Airfield which is later to become Shannon International Airport

Ireland

The first aircraft lands at the newly opened Rineanna Airfield which is later to become Shannon International Airport

The first aircraft lands at the newly opened Rineanna Airfield which is later to become Shannon International Airport. This May 18, 1939 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

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