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Formation flying over Skerries, Saturday 27/02?

The One Doctor · 2021-03-01 15:12:51

I was in Skerries playground on Saturday and saw what looked like three Cubs in close (Vic) formation at about 1000ft, around 1700. Although it looked impressive to the layman, there was some interesting flying, with quite a few apparently close calls. Given the ground proximity and likelyhood of ground injuries if two…

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01-03-2021 4:12pm

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The One Doctor

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I was in Skerries playground on Saturday and saw what looked like three Cubs in close (Vic) formation at about 1000ft, around 1700.

Although it looked impressive to the layman, there was some interesting flying, with quite a few apparently close calls.

Given the ground proximity and likelyhood of ground injuries if two aircraft collided (they were clearly showing off by flying in formation above a load of people), it seemed to be an interesting display.

Anyone else see it?

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#2 01-03-2021 10:10pm
1123heavy

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I got a video of them flying over Donabate. I think they were piper cubs

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