A priceless American flag presented to an Irish pilot, James Fitzmaurice, after becoming the first pilot to complete a transatlantic flight from east to west has been donated to his native Laois almost 100 years after the historic feat.
A flag which was presented to Col James Fitzmaurice during his victorious trip around America following the first East West Transatlantic Flight will be present.
A priceless artefact is being presented to Laois County Council during Heritage Week. A flag presented to Col James Fitzmaurice during his victorious trip…