File 2842 - Duke of Edinburgh arrives at Shannon

Identity area

Reference code

IE 2135 P50/1/1/2842

Title

Duke of Edinburgh arrives at Shannon

Date(s)

  • March 1961 (Creation)

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File

Extent and medium

4 items

Context area

Name of creator

(1957 - present)

Administrative history

In 1957, The Shannon Airport Development Authority (SADA) was set up with the aim to make Shannon Airport more appealing through the promotion of freight traffic and the development of nearby tourist facilities.

In 1959, SADA became the Shannon FreeRead more

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Black and white negatives of the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, arriving at Shannon via British Overseas Airway Corporation (BOAC) training flight for the Pilots Guild Luncheon at Shannon. The Duke is greeting the BOAC Station Manger and crew at theRead more

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing reproduction

Digital image copyright Glucksman Library, University of Limerick. Contact Special Collections and Archives Department at specoll@ul.ie for permissions to reuse. Intellectual property rights and copyright of the original photograph rests with ShannonRead more

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

Vinegar Syndrome

Notes area

Alternative identifier(s)

Original Reference

2897A

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