Irish Air Force 1922 query

[PFFF]

In June 1922 the Irish Air force was began: 1 plane.
Martinsyde Type A Mark II biplane.
Any photos? Who was the pilot?

[BuzPezold]

PFFF,

I have some decals by MAX DECALS "IRISH AIR CORPS" and it includes markings for a MARTINSYDE F4 "Buzzard". The instruction sheet states that the aircraft was overall khaki finish (PC10?) with tricolor stripes (Irish) on wings and rudder. On the fuselage is a serial number "MI" and also "The Humming Bird" all in white. There are no details as to who the pilot was or any photos. However, there are some references on the decal instructions:
1. Wings Over Ireland by Donal MacCarron, Midland Publications 1996
2. The Irish Air Corps - A History by A.P. Kearns
3. Scale Aircraft Modeling Vol. 3, No. 10, 1981

HTH,

Buz