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A Luftwaffe Focke-Wulf Condor crash in Belfast Lough
In July 1940 a Focke-Wulf Condor laid mines in Belfast Lough sinking of the SS Troutpool. A week later, the Luftwaffe returned with disastrous consequences.
Armstrong Whitworth Whitley LA798 crash at Sydenham Park, Belfast
Avro Anson N4943 came down in a heavy snowstorm over Glenariff, Co. Antrim on 31st January 1940 and a treacherous recovery mission ensued on the mountain.
On 18th October 1943, Avro Anson N5372 crashed near Ballycastle, killing 3, after many factors contributed to it striking high ground at Knocklayd Mountain.
On 1st June 1944, a United States Army Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress came down on Cavehill, in North Belfast killing all 10 American crew members on board.
Bristol Beaufort AW277 crash on Colin Mountain, Co. Antrim
On 8th September 1945, the pilot of Chance Vought Corsair JT357 crash-landed and burned out 5 miles south-by-southwest of R.A.F. Ballyhalbert, Co. Down.
Chance Vought Corsair JT692 crash in Ballymoney, Co. Antrim