New Air Corps Base Galway

Davehopper

I hear on the grapevine that certain aircraft and the training section are being located to the now defunct Galway airport.
Also they will be recruiting locally for the new maritime service doing their own training .
Im really excited at the prospect of this being on the doorstep so to speak and with their revised entry requirements, id like to think Id have a real chance to finally take to the air after so many rejections in the past .
The reason for this is the prospective oil and gas fields off the west and sw coasts and the protection of them and the coastline,
This whole thing is very exciting for all of us over here with a real passion for aviation and the people behind the scenes . Dave

Praetorian Saighdiuir

First Iv heard of this.

OS119

sounds arse-scratching unlikely.

E2A: why oh why do i always answer these threads - it turns out the OP is a walt/nutter/saddo who wants to walk/drive around with ex-govt comms gear, and clothing, and with his wagon painted in the correct colour. shockingly, he has had his application to join the AC turned down...

Midnight Oil

Apologies as this is going to sound unkind but ... you seem to have your head in the clouds: Air Corps bases in Galway, sincgars, garda radios, replicating DF vehicles ....

OS119

Midnight Oil wrote: »

...unkind...

'unkind'?

positively caritable!

while the OP may just be, err... 'leftfield', this might be a good opportunity to remind people that a 'harmless nutter' who went from walting it up on faceache to videoing service personnel from Ballykinler barracks has just been bailed up north after being charged under the Terrorism 2000 Act for having information likely to be of use to Terrorists.

the OP may be a deeply sad wierdo, but he may be something else entirely...

Davehopper

I am upset by the bullying on this thread. My hobbies should not be the subject of ridicule by keyboard warriors, my hobbies are just that... mine!

I think people are just jealous that they were not the first with this news.

My sources say Maritime squadron and HEMS are going to Galway. And as I said maritime will be establishing it's own training facility. Along with HEMS a second 139 could possibly be going as an SAR backup as the Coast Gaurd were massively impressed with the Rescue by the 139 in Dublin bay this week.

Midnight Oil

Davehopper wrote: »

I am upset by the bullying on this thread. My hobbies should not be the subject of ridicule by keyboard warriors, my hobbies are just that... mine!

I think people are just jealous that they were not the first with this news.

My sources say Maritime squadron and HEMS are going to Galway. And as I said maritime will be establishing it's own training facility. Along with HEMS a second 139 could possibly be going as an SAR backup as the Coast Gaurd were massively impressed with the Rescue by the 139 in Dublin bay this week.

Ok, Dave first of all let me say that if you as a self proclaimed ex member of the RDF do not see why people might have doubts about someone that within a few hours posts looking for a source of a GS radio (to look the part when out and about), a SINCGAR and a paint code of military vehicles then I am sorry but you are a lost cause!

Secondly, the Air Corps are stretched with the current situation of maintaining their current fleet in Bal and the air ambulance in Athlone. The organisation with the present fleet size, personnel shortages and the budgetary constraints and in the light of all of the DF barrack closures and consolidation of resources that is actively ongoing at the moment simply does not have the assets to operate a third facility.

Aerohead

Troll.

Davehopper

Midnight Oil wrote: »

Ok, Dave first of all let me say that if you as a self proclaimed ex member of the RDF do not see why people might have doubts about someone that within a few hours posts looking for a source of a GS radio (to look the part when out and about), a SINCGAR and a paint code of military vehicles then I am sorry but you are a lost cause!

Secondly, the Air Corps are stretched with the current situation of maintaining their current fleet in Bal and the air ambulance in Athlone. The organisation with the present fleet size, personnel shortages and the budgetary constraints and in the light of all of the DF barrack closures and consolidation of resources that is actively ongoing at the moment simply does not have the assets to operate a third facility.

Well I have contacts in Galway Airport and they have told me the above. I have no reason to dispute their claims. Unlike Athlone, this will not be run from Baldonnel, maritime will recruit new staff to run this base independently! Get your facts straight!

Midnight Oil

I have my facts and the Air Corps have no authority to recruit any one to run this, well they hadn't as of 1630 today.

Does this by any chance have anything to do with your post today about being a frustrated spotter?

OS119

Davehopper wrote: »

...this will not be run from Baldonnel, maritime will recruit new staff to run this base independently! Get your facts straight!

sorry pal, you're not just badly missinformed, but you're nuts.

there is no 'maritime', there is no 'new recruitment', there is no 'back-up for IRCG SAR' operation, there is no HEMS.

such a move would be an earthquake within the Irish Military, Irish Government and Irish aviation - the idea that some no-mark on the internet heard about it from a contact in Galway Airport long before people within the IRCG, the AC, and the government, all of whom whom have been involved in the decision making process long before anyone in Galway Airport would have bben consulted/informed - is just laughable. as are your posts.

bluecode

Ok, it's a troll but isn't it a good idea? Galway as an Air Corps outpost. If only. It is frequently used by the Air Corps and no week goes by without a Cessna circling Galway town and the helis are regular visitors.

As it is, the clowns running Galway airport seem determined to finish the place off by rejecting any and every attempt to keep it open. Believe me, I'm privy to several offers they've rejected.

Shortsighted fools. Somehow Sligo keeps going yet Galway is doomed.

Davehopper

Midnight Oil wrote: »

I have my facts and the Air Corps have no authority to recruit any one to run this, well they hadn't as of 1630 today.

Does this by any chance have anything to do with your post today about being a frustrated spotter?

I've told you where I got my information, time for you to show your cards, for all I know you're just some random internet poster with an stubborn opinion.

ChunkyLover_53

According to my source ain't jack **** gonna happen in Galway

ReOrg of DF

DoD Strategy Statement

OP did you used to post on here as Steyr?
Lots of threads about planes & aviation etc?

goldie fish

Shannon
Sligo
Finner.


That is all.

yer man!

goldie fish wrote: »

Shannon
Sligo
Finner.


That is all.

What's wrong with Shannon? that airport is far more accessible for more people than Knock will ever be, plus it doesn't feel like a shed.

Cardinal Richelieu

Maybe its the German Luftwaffe......

This thread deserves a move to the Walt forum, almost as good as our friend in the Park.

Delancey

Davehopper wrote: »

Along with HEMS a second 139 could possibly be going as an SAR backup as the Coast Gaurd were massively impressed with the Rescue by the 139 in Dublin bay this week.

And on the basis of 1 sucessful rescue these huge changes are being implemented ??

scholar007

Davehopper wrote: »

I hear on the grapevine that certain aircraft and the training section are being located to the now defunct Galway airport.
Also they will be recruiting locally for the new maritime service doing their own training .
Im really excited at the prospect of this being on the doorstep so to speak and with their revised entry requirements, id like to think Id have a real chance to finally take to the air after so many rejections in the past .
The reason for this is the prospective oil and gas fields off the west and sw coasts and the protection of them and the coastline,
This whole thing is very exciting for all of us over here with a real passion for aviation and the people behind the scenes . Dave

I suppose Galway is closer to the bogs for surveilance.

Air Corps pre-flight briefing:

O/C - Gentlemen, today we will undertake a daring mission vital not only to security of Ireland but also Europe, It is up to us now. Godd luck and tally ho chaps!

Pilot Murphy - Right so Boss, we will be flying over the bog again to see if any lad is cutting turf?

O/C - Affirmative, don't go below 2,000 ft. Sods of turf have been known to be thrown at low flying aircraft.


Its a great little country so it is!

Klunk001

Davehopper wrote: »

a second 139 could possibly be going as an SAR backup as the Coast Gaurd were massively impressed with the Rescue by the 139 in Dublin bay this week.

Sorry Dave, but where or who exactly did you get this from ?

Aerohead

ChunkyLover_53 wrote: »

OP did you used to post on here as Steyr?
Lots of threads about planes & aviation etc?

Thats not Steyr, he never trolled. OP is a Troll though.

bluecode

scholar007 wrote: »

I suppose Galway is closer to the bogs for surveilance.

Air Corps pre-flight briefing:

O/C - Gentlemen, today we will undertake a daring mission vital not only to security of Ireland but also Europe, It is up to us now. Godd luck and tally ho chaps!

Pilot Murphy - Right so Boss, we will be flying over the bog again to see if any lad is cutting turf?

O/C - Affirmative, don't go below 2,000 ft. Sods of turf have been known to be thrown at low flying aircraft.


Its a great little country so it is!

He He:cool:. You know I thought of great sport for those of you with PPLs and access to an aircraft. Fly to one of the bogs in question and circle in a provocative manner. Watching the nice people waving to you down below. They'll blame the government. I know it's cruel but it should be fun.

testicle

Davehopper wrote: »

I am upset by the bullying on this thread. My hobbies should not be the subject of ridicule by keyboard warriors, my hobbies are just that... mine!

I think people are just jealous that they were not the first with this news.

My sources say Maritime squadron and HEMS are going to Galway. And as I said maritime will be establishing it's own training facility. Along with HEMS a second 139 could possibly be going as an SAR backup as the Coast Gaurd were massively impressed with the Rescue by the 139 in Dublin bay this week.

Hi Walter! This forum is for you -> http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1008

goldie fish

yer man! wrote: »

What's wrong with Shannon? that airport is far more accessible for more people than Knock will ever be, plus it doesn't feel like a shed.

The AC has deployed SAR to all these locations in the past and failed.

marketty

Honestly this feckin forum sometimes...

Davehopper

Lets just say that ive the contacts on the inside , its my hobby and I love it .

ChunkyLover_53

Aerohead wrote: »

Thats not Steyr, he never trolled. OP is a Troll though.

Hmm..ok

It's just that the poster formerly known as Steyr used to post a shed load of threads about aviation & in particular military aviation.

He would also post threads on the aviation & aircraft forum, plus his name was Dave, he was in the RDF & hailed from Galway, had aspirations to join the Air Corps & am pretty sure he mentioned that he had a close relative working in Galway Airport.

Coincidence or evidence?

Davehopper

Its not just Galway that the CONTACTS are , family connections on the eastern side of the country too, where it matters.
Just because you cant turn fantasy into reality, its not a crime to role play .what might have been is achievable in a different manner and doesnt hurt or offend anyone .

westdub

Davehopper wrote: »

its not a crime to role play .what might have been is achievable in a different manner and doesnt hurt or offend anyone .

you need to read this....http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/1954/en/act/pub/0018/sec0264.html

264.—(1) If any person (not being a member of the Defence Forces) wears, without permission granted by or on behalf of the Minister, any uniform of the Defence Forces or any colourable imitation thereof, such person shall be guilty of an offence under this section and shall be liable on summary conviction thereof to a fine not exceeding ten pounds or, at the discretion of the court, to imprisonment for any term not exceeding three months.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section shall not apply in respect of the wearing of any uniform of the Defence Forces or any colourable imitation thereof in the course of a stage play or other dramatic representation or performance.

(3) In this section the word “uniform” includes any distinctive part of a uniform.

Davehopper

Thanks for that there , so its not a crime after all , what you do in the privacy of your home and grounds is your own business.

goldie fish

Davehopper wrote: »

Thanks for that there , so its not a crime after all , what you do in the privacy of your home and grounds is your own business.

The legislation makes no distinction between whether the offence is carried out on private property or not. So if you wear it in your bedroom, you are commiting an offence.

Davehopper

whos gona tell on me anyway , im not and im sure the visitors to my bedroom arent gona tell either .
Win win situation as far as i can see.;)

Praetorian Saighdiuir

Davehopper wrote: »

whos gona tell on me anyway , im not and im sure the visitors to my bedroom arent gona tell either .
Win win situation as far as i can see.;)

Youre ma might tell :P

Its a sad state of affairs when an ex soldier has to engage in serious fantasy and wear a uniform in the safety of his own bedroom.

win win indeed.

Im embarrassed that you were able to wear a uniform in the first place to be honest.

If you indeed did serve in the RDF, were you one of the lads who put the uniform on 5 hours before a parade night, went to the pub in uniform straight after, then a chipper, then passed out at a bus stop in full gear?

I hated seeing RDF guys pissed and asleep on the side of the road, or skipping the queue in McDonalds while showing official military ID.

Guys like that (and yourself with your posts) show the RDF in a bad light, there are some extremely capable and bright guys and girls in the RDF, you and your like unfortunately taint them all.

Davehopper

benwavner wrote: »

Youre ma might tell :P

Its a sad state of affairs when an ex soldier has to engage in serious fantasy and wear a uniform in the safety of his own bedroom.

win win indeed.

Im embarrassed that you were able to wear a uniform in the first place to be honest.

If you indeed did serve in the RDF, were you one of the lads who put the uniform on 5 hours before a parade night, went to the pub in uniform straight after, then a chipper, then passed out at a bus stop in full gear?

I hated seeing RDF guys pissed and asleep on the side of the road, or skipping the queue in McDonalds while showing official military ID.

Guys like that (and yourself with your posts) show the RDF in a bad light, there are some extremely capable and bright guys and girls in the RDF, you and your like unfortunately taint them all.

Again, my hobbies are NONE of your business. You call me sad, at least I've found something I like to do so I do it. You're the low life loser, trawling the internet to find objections to what other like to do.

Praetorian Saighdiuir

Davehopper wrote: »

Again, my hobbies are NONE of your business. You call me sad, at least I've found something I like to do so I do it. You're the low life loser, trawling the internet to find objections to what other like to do.

Nope,

Just concerned at your motives to be honest. Your hobbies are everyones business as soon as you post queries on an internet discussion board. Ireland doesnt need people to deck themselves out as imitation PDF personnel.

There are no plans to move any AC equipment or troops to Galway, forget you internal sources at Galway Airport......my sources are higher, authoritive and legitimate.

Davehopper

As I mentioned already my information comes from the eastern side of the country as well , I have my connections and contacts that I have built up over the years and they have proved to be informative in the past and sometimes also lucrative for me personally.
No doubt jealously has taken over here , dont get carried away with this whole thing let me do what I do best.

Praetorian Saighdiuir

Davehopper wrote: »

As I mentioned already my information comes from the eastern side of the country as well , I have my connections and contacts that I have built up over the years and they have proved to be informative in the past and sometimes also lucrative for me personally.
No doubt jealously has taken over here , dont get carried away with this whole thing let me do what I do best.

How exactly am I jealous? Pure shiite talking now.

Davehopper wrote: »

dont get carried away with this whole thing let me do what I do best.

Trolling is what you do best BALLhopper


and that is all you will be hearing from me, anymore and I will incur a ban.

Happy fantasies, best of luck with your Sincgar, uniforms, GS radio and PDF speck paint job.....no doubt I will be reading about you in An Cosantoir soon.

Davehopper

Whoever you are sir or madam , you seem to have a major problem with me and my interests , hobbies.There are people out there who pose a daily danger to the general public please go and divert your attentions to those,
So what if I want to drive D reg mondeo , loads of people do , loads of guys wander around at airshows and coastguard demos with radios . loads of guys do up exmilitary trucks.
None of these have to endure the rath of a jealous onlooker , ive my finger on the pulse of whats goin on , if that gets up the nose of a few, tough ,live with it or do something about it , develop your own contacts on the inside .
when you are as well connected and informed as myself feel free to talk to me at my level , maybe we could even share ideas and information.

Davehopper

project arran well under way now , lets roll.

Cardinal Richelieu

Starting to lose the run of themselves.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056725869

What next? Ireland version of Area 51 in Clare.

Delancey

Opening a base in Galway ? Sure that's nothing - I have it on good authority the Air Corps is acquiring B1 and B2 bombers and will be establishing ( at Finner camp ) a new Strategic Air Command - so there....:p

cyrusdvirus

the new base in Galway is to be a Forward Operating Base for attacks on the krusties in the Shell to Sea campaign.

westdub

My contacts in the Air Corps say they are moving some aircraft to the west to make room for the two squadron's of F35s and Ospreys that are arriving on the new Aircraft carrier .. but dont tell anyone......;)

Cardinal Richelieu

No more top secret updates!

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fougachap

Great news! Can't wait. I hear January 2013, is that still on track Dave. We are already planning an outing. Cant wait to see those boys in blue of the air.

moss.ie

westdub wrote: »

My contacts in the Air Corps say they are moving some aircraft to the west to make room for the two squadron's of F35s and Ospreys that are arriving on the new Aircraft carrier .. but dont tell anyone......;)

if only.........................

cyrusdvirus

moss.ie wrote: »

if only.........................

What are those yokes to the right? XL-F-35's?