PDFORRA and the use of contractors/civvy maintainers ...

[GoneToTheCanner]

On a hiding to nothing with this one. Civvy inspectors have been in the Don for decades and the Garda heli has been maintained by civvies for years. Having civvies service a PC-9 or a green heli is not new or earth shattering,merely a tactical use by the Dept to meet a shortfall easily. Who do they...

[apc]

Interesting article from Nicholas Drummond, How does this compare to the existing Irish model and would it work

https://wavellroom.com/2019/08/29/th...=twitter.com&a...

[na grohmiti]

Press Release - Terms of Independent Review into harassment and bullying to be finalised this week

From Department of Defence

Published on 13 September 2021

Last updated on 13 September 2021


The Minister would like to express concern for the...

[The Blue Max]

I've read with interest about the aircraft used by the British Forces during their Operation Banner.

I have noted during the 70s/80s the Air Corp rushed Cessna 172s equipped with Rocket pods & SIAI-Marchetti SF.260 with similar weapons load out with either machine guns, rockets or...

[Graylion]

I don't know when this is due, but I gather that they are not loved. I recently came across the Diamond DA-62 MPP, which is for instance used by the Italian Police.

https://www.diamondaircraft.com/en/s...-mpp/overview/...

[Laners]

[Turkey]

When the Ranger Wing, [not the Irish Rangers, as labelled by the amateur television providers in Nuttley lane,] get to Kabul what will they be allowed actually do?