The 12 NI men who died with Kitchener in HMS Hampshire in 1916 included a young doctor who was the … More
Category: RAF WW2
June 04 – Ballymena RAF brothers in arms. Roll of Honour
In WW1 three Navy men in an infantry role who died at Gallipoli are recalled today. In 1917 William Andrews … More
Armagh air crewman amongst first fatalities of RAF in WW2
RAF crest and eagle above the gateway portico and the Per Ardua ad Astra Star above the central tower at … More
Lurgan may claim NI’s most decorated fighter ace of WW2
Robert Turkington from Lurgan is amongst the foremost fighter pilots in WW2 from Northern Ireland.
May 14 – First RAF VC of WW2 awarded to Irish pilot this week
Newspaper reports. RH and events On this day
World War 2 Life stories – 4
Coleraine Inst rowing brothers died on active service – HMS Caroline officer was present at the surrender of the Japanese … More
World War 2 Life stories – 3
Ballymena Military Policeman had prior skills for seagoing and jungle warfare – Ballyclare brothers in tanks of the Irish Guards … More
World War 2 : Life stories – 2
Fleet Air Arm pilot from Fermanagh fought with RAF in Battle of Britain – North Antrim Marine five years a … More
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