Robert Whelan a Company Sergeant Major with the Royal Irish Rifles was awarded both the Military Medal and the Military … More
Tag: Bomber Command
June 4. Ballymena and Coleraine brothers in arms. Roll of Honour
William and Thomas Rowan from Ballymena joined the RAF in WW2. On this day in 1942 Thomas died when his … More
May 30. NI Coastal Command ace honoured by RAF. Roll of Honour.
In May 2020 a new Poseidon was named for Ulsterman Terence Bulloch, the top U-boat hunter of WW2. Educated at … More
March 31. Last member of Royal Flying Corps. Nuremburg, the RAF’s most costly raid. Roll of Honour
In 1944 RAF Bomber Command suffered its most costly night of the Second World War. 96 bombers were shot down … More
January 30. Newfoundland Escort Force Bell. Roll of Honour
The Newfoundland Escort Force Bell honours the sacrifices made protecting merchant convoys during World War II. Three bells were commissioned … More
January 21. Veteran Sir Norman Stronge. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1981, 86 year old veteran, Captain, The Right Honourable, Sir Norman Stronge, Bt PC MC HML, … More
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
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