On this night in 1940 London was bombed. For 56 nights thereafter air raids continued. On this day in 1945, … More
Tag: Bomber Command
August 29. Costly service in Bomber Command. Roll of Honour
Robert Whelan a Company Sergeant Major with the Royal Irish Rifles was awarded both the Military Medal and the Military … More
June 28. Belfast Squadron Leader flew 87 operations, 25 over Berlin. Roll of Honour
Five died this day at Gallipoli in 1915, three were Inniskillings – Henry Black from Derry, Hugh McBride from Coleraine, … More
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.
May 30 – In May 2020 a new Poseidon was named for Ulsterman Terence Bulloch, the top U-boat hunter of … 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
