Pioneers, Showmen and the RFC: Early Aviation in Ireland 1909 - 1914

This is a brand new, fully illustrated account of early aviation in Ireland. It describes and examines the key events in the field of aviation during the years between Harry Ferguson’s first flight and the outbreak of the Great War.

It studies the people, the aircraft and the places involved, and makes much use of contemporary sources to reveal the story through the eyes of those who witnessed these exciting times.

All the main personalities are covered, as well as new research on several more obscure pioneers.