Why did the RAF depend on Irish linen?

What does Irish linen have to do with RAF aircraft ??
@KatieLarmour is a talented Irish linen designer who works with this textile through her small artisan brand. She explains how the specific qualities of Irish linen made it essential for the biplanes of WW1.

To find our more about Katie's work, visit her website www.katielarmour.com

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