On this day in 1934 the Fairey Swordfish biplane, which would become famous for its WW2 Royal Navy service, made … More
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March 11. Son of Prime Minister of Northern Ireland killed in Tunisia. Roll of Honour
Nine fatalities from HMS Bayano, torpedoed on this day in 1915, are interred in N Ireland. On this day in … More
August 24. Eisenhower’s tribute to three Ulster Field Marshalls. Roll of Honour
General Eisenhower returned to Northern Ireland in 1945 where he received the Freedom of Belfast and a Doctorate of Law … More
June 17. From Rifleman to RSM of RUR via Ranville, Ardennes, and Korea. Roll of Honour
In today’s Roll are remembered John Irvine from Ligoniel and John Murphy from Cookstown, both of the Pioneer Corps, who … More
May 22. NI losses in HMS Hood sunk by Bismarck. Roll of Honour.
Petty Officer James Lynch from LImavady and George Shearer from Portrush were among the 14 men from NI lost in … More