Hugh Heron AFC was born in Belfast and left Inst to join the RAF. He took part in the Battle … More
Tag: RBAI
September 15 – Belfast school’s seven Battle of Britain pilots. 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 18 – Anniversary of famous poem ‘High Flight’. Roll of Honour
Three former students at RBAI (Inst) died on this day in 1917. One died in the UK from wounds at … More
June 20 – Buchanans, Tyrells – Brothers in arms. Roll of Honour
Brothers in arms – Buchanans of Derry; Tyrrells of Belfast. Three were to die in WW1. William Houston of Ballynure … More
June 16 – Future lawyer and policeman on D-Day. Roll of Honour
Tom King became President of the Law Society. James Stewart gave 30 years of police service. Both were in RN … More
