Weston Aerodrome, Kildare, celebrates its 50th anniversary, honouring its founder, Captain ‘Darby’ Kennedy.

Report shows single engine planes and Kennedy receiving crystal from President Patrick Hillery.

President boarding Aer Lingus plane ‘Iolar’.

The reporter is Joe O’Brien.

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