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Re: Miltary Jet Crash-landing near Dunmore in 1960s?
« Reply #9 on: Saturday 23 December 17 20:36 GMT (UK) »
Hi Gerry, my dad remembers this plane crash from the 60's. I've read through the posts so far. A piece of information that is missing from the tale is the following.
He remembers following the plane as it came in over Shanballymore hill. Travelled over the village of Gort na Goyne and off towards Tuam, then came back via BallinLass. The pilots jettisoned the canopy which landed in a field in Ballinlass outside Dunmore. This was subsequently recovered and brought back to the plane. However reported at the time, was that the flare gun, which had a fitting on the inside of the canopy was missing! My dad did try and find out from locals around the area where this might have gone, but didn't get anywhere. Hope this adds to the story.
He also says that there was a picture of the plane given to the Garda Siochana via the Equadorian embassy (presumably from the Air Force) and hung in the Day Room at the Garda Barracks in Dunmore and believes it may still be there. Sgt John Byrne was the Sgt at the time, and he retired to Newbridge Co Kildare. I hope all this helps.

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Re: Miltary Jet Crash-landing near Dunmore in 1960s?
« Reply #10 on: Wednesday 06 March 19 22:35 GMT (UK) »
Hi all,
Just came across this site and article.
I presume you have seen the photo of the plane as it was been transported through Athlone.

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Re: Miltary Jet Crash-landing near Dunmore in 1960s?
« Reply #11 on: Sunday 26 January 20 03:28 GMT (UK) »
Hi hs5424,
I have just come across you message on this thread. Please can you tell me where I could find a copy of the Canberra plane on route to Athlone?
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Re: Miltary Jet Crash-landing near Dunmore in 1960s?
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Re: Miltary Jet Crash-landing near Dunmore in 1960s?
« Reply #13 on: Sunday 26 January 20 17:51 GMT (UK) »
Hi tuamine,
check out ed butlers page on facebook ''Athlone in the 60's 70's. He has the picture of the plane in the square in Athlone, outside PJ Byrnes hardware. If you cannot see it I will try and forward mine to you.

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Re: Miltary Jet Crash-landing near Dunmore in 1960s?
« Reply #15 on: Monday 27 January 20 18:21 GMT (UK) »
barryd and hs5424, thank you for your replies. It's much appreciated.
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Re: Miltary Jet Crash-landing near Dunmore in 1960s?
« Reply #16 on: Wednesday 06 May 20 20:26 BST (UK) »
This is a translation of an article from Ecuador which explains why the planes were flying from Ecuador to UK and how the one which crashed in Dunmore got into difficulties.