This DOD cable discusses an article in the Irish Times that links flights from Shannon Airport to the flights detainees were placed on for transport and possible rendition. The Irish Times called them "Detainee Torture Flights". The article stated that plane spotters witnessed chartered flights, known to transport detainees on behalf of the US military, re-fueling at Shannon Airport. The article spurred activity in Ireland among anti-war activist and opposition politicians to investigate and expose the flights and potential rendition program.