On 15th October during various years of the Second World War, Northern Ireland played host to training troops, international cricketers, and royal visitors.
On 15th October 1941, England international cricketer Captain Hedley Verity accompanied Lieutenant General Franklyn inspecting a battalion of The Green Howards.
On 15th October 1942, Lieutenant Bainbridge photographed Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal as she inspected members of 61st Division Signals in Ulster.
On 15th October 1943, Lieutenant J.R. Bainbridge took a series of photographs for the Royal Engineers showing the construction of a Co. Londonderry rifle range.