On 5th January 1944, Stinson Reliant I FK914 crashed on the slopes on Mount Sawel, Co. Londonderry killing three young members of No. 878 Naval Air Squadron.
5th January 1942
On 5th January 1942, Anti-Aircraft Fire caused injuries to two women in Northern Ireland as Gunners went into action against a marked enemy aircraft overhead.
Following a meeting of the Northern Ireland Labour Party, the Belfast News-Letter reported on the revival of the West Belfast branch on 5th January 1942.
5th January 1944
On 5th January 1944, Stinson Reliant I FK914 crashed on Sawel Mountain, Co. Londonderry causing the deaths of three aircrew from No. 878 Naval Air Squadron.
Sub-Lieutenant John Bernard Johnson died on 5th January 1944 when Stinson Reliant I FK914 came down on the north-east slopes of Sawel Mountain, Co. Londonderry.
Sub-Lieutenant Alan Frederick Orchard died on 5th January 1944 when Stinson Reliant I FK914 crashed down in poor weather on Sawel Mountain, Co. Londonderry.
Sub-Lieutenant Alan Albert Pollock died on 5th January 1944 when his Stinson Reliant I FK914 crashed down in poor weather on Sawel Mountain, Co. Londonderry.