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By PRO IUNVA TRAMORE CRASH 2 JUL 1999 Today on the twenty fifth anniversary of their deaths we remember Capt Dave O’Flaherty (30), Capt Mick Baker (28), Sgt Pat Mooney (34) and Cpl Niall Byrne (25) who lost their lives Dauphin DH248 helicopter, Rescue 111 crashed at Tramore Co Waterford. At 2202, the crew was…
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