4th March 1944
On 4th March 1944, Martin B-26B Marauder #41-34893 crashed shortly after take-off from United States Army Air Force Station 239 at Maghaberry, Co. Antrim.
Co. Antrim
During the Second World War, elements of the U.S.A.A.F. operated from the airfield at Maghaberry, Co. Antrim. There were several aviation incidents in the area.
Maghaberry Co. Antrim
Maghaberry Airfield in Co. Antrim operated as an airfield for both the Royal Air Force and the United States Army Air Force during the Second World War.
1st February 1944
Remembering those with connections to Northern Ireland who died on 1st February while serving in armies, navies, and air forces in the Second World War.
18th January 1944
On 18th January 1944, 2nd Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers engaged in fighting across the Garigliano River as the attempted to break the Gustav Line.
17th January 1944
In January 1944, 2nd Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers as part of X Corps became the first Allied unit to break through the German Army's Gustav Line.
20th December 1943
On 20th December 1943, a Vickers Wellington came down on Mount Brandon in Co. Kerry, Ireland killing all six Polish crew members from R.A.F. 304 Squadron.
3rd December 1943
On 3rd December 1943, British soldiers underwent treatment in a converted motor coach serving as a Mobile Dental Unit at Thiepval Barracks, Lisburn, Co. Antrim.
21st September 1943
On 21st September 1943, a U.S. Air Force Photographer observed the training of members of 3rd C.C.R.C. at U.S.A.A.F. Station 236, Toome Airfield, Co. Antrim.
9th September 1943
On 9th September 1941 and again in 1943, soldiers of the British Army underwent realistic training crossing the waterways of Northern Ireland in Co. Antrim.
7th September 1943
In September 1943, members of the British Army based in Northern Ireland conducted Exercise Judy, a large-scale operation based on lessons learned in Sicily.
The countryside around the river crossing at Newferry, Co. Antrim played host to Exercise Judy, where British soldiers rehearsed military tactics for battle.