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2012

R2451 : Foynes - N69 - Flying Boat Terminal & Museum

taken 13 years ago, near to Foynes, Co Limerick, Ireland

Foynes - N69 - Flying Boat Terminal & Museum

Foynes is a relatively new town by Irish standards, as it is less than 200 years old. The building shown was built in 1860s as Monteagle Arms Hotel, Foynes first public hotel & pub. In 1939-1945, it became the Foynes Airport terminal building. Presently, it is the Foynes Flying Boat Museum. The River Shannon was utilized as the runway for the flying boats. The highest part was utilized as the control tower.

Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Village, Rural settlement Housing, Dwellings Public buildings and spaces Educational sites Air transport

This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Foynes Airport Terminal Building [2] ·

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Grid Square: R2451, 53 images (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer: Joseph Mischyshyn (more nearby)
Date Taken: Tuesday, 22 May, 2012 (more nearby)
Submitted: Thursday, 2 August, 2012
Subject Location: Irish: R 248 516 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:36.6941N 9:6.5900W
Camera Location: Irish: R 248 516
View Direction: North-northwest (about 337 degrees)

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R2451 : Foynes - N69 - Flying Boat Terminal & Museum

taken 13 years ago, near to Foynes, Co Limerick, Ireland