The Japanese surrendered in 1945 and Royal Navy Aircraft celebrated with a flypast over HMS Duke of York. David Bell … More
Tag: Ballymena Academy
May 19. North Irish Horse dismounts in WW1. Roll of Honour
Newry-born Francis Joseph McMahon recounts life with the NIH in WW1 and his journey to Egypt with their horses when … More
February 8. Ballymena RAF medic and four Gunners die in Burma. Roll of Honour
Photo – Winter sun at Ecoust-Saint-Mein Military Cemetery. On this day in 1917 Alex Caldwell from Londonderry was lost when … More
February 2. Foundation of RAF Regiment. Roll of Honour
In 1917 William Wilson an army doctor from Bushmills died whilst attached to the Nepal Carabiniers. Another doctor, Hugh Given … More