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Flying Boat Transatlantic Flight Paths

Flying Boat Transatlantic Flight Paths

Foynes was the centre of the aviation world during the flying boat era of the 1930s and 1940s. The map below shows the main flight routes across the Atlantic Ocean.

Also, learn a little about some of the early flight navigation tools that helped the pilots and navigators stay on course.

A Brief Timeline History of Manned Flight

A Brief Timeline History Of Manned Flight

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Meet 3 Historically Important Flying Boats

Meet 3 Historically Important Flying Boats

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Meet 4 Historically Important Flying Boat Airlines

Meet 4 Historically Important Flying Boat Airlines

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Meet Some VIP Passengers Who Flew into Foynes on Flying Boats

Meet Some Vip Passengers Who Flew Into Foynes On Flying Boats

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Meet Some Pioneering Pilots of Transatlantic Flight

Meet Some Pioneering Pilots Of Transatlantic Flight

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A Glimpse of the Daily Operations at Foynes Airport (Shannon Airport)

A Glimpse Of The Daily Operations At Foynes Airport (shannon Airport)

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Early Aviation Experiments to Achieve Nonstop Transatlantic Flight

Early Aviation Experiments To Achieve Nonstop Transatlantic Flight

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Early Navigation Equipment Used on Nonstop Transatlantic Flights

Early Navigation Equipment Used On Nonstop Transatlantic Flights

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The World War II Years at Foynes

The World War Ii Years At Foynes

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About the Boeing 314 Clipper Flying Boat

About The Boeing 314 Clipper Flying Boat

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Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum
Aras Ide,
Foynes Co. Limerick V94 T6C1

Músaem Bád Air agus Muirí Fhainge
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