On this day in 1940, nearly 1,500 aircraft were in the skies over Britain, as the Luftwaffe attacked London. It … More
Tag: Battle of Britain
September 11. Journalist in North Irish Horse in WW1. Roll of Honour
Robert Sterling from the Belfast News Letter and the North Irish Horse left a unique record in his correspondence from … More
July 27 – Bangor pilot fought in Battle of Britain, Russia and Africa. Roll of Honour
Thomas McCann joined the RAFVR in January 1939, was called up on the outbreak of war, and got his wings … More
July 12 – Belfast first with silence of Remembrance. Roll of Honour
The first civic Silence for Remembrance was observed in Belfast. In 1916 a decision was made by the Grand Orange … More
July 11 – Guitar symbol of friendship between NI Battle of Britain pilots. Roll of Honour
A guitar became a memorial of friendship between NI pilots Noel Corry, Sydney Ireland, George Calwell, and their colleagues. A … More
July 10 – Ni men in the Battle of Britain. Roll of Honour
14 men from NI died serving as aircrew in the Battle for Britain which commenced today in 1940. A Spitfire … More
September 15 – Roll of Honour
On this day in 1940, nearly 1,500 aircraft were in the skies over Britain, as the Luftwaffe attacked London. It … More
August 17 – Remembering Tony Lovell, Portrush’s decorated air ace
Wing Commander Anthony Desmond Joseph Lovell was a decorated ace who served in the Royal Air Force during the Battle … More
