17th May 1944
On 17th May 1944, a United States Army mortar carrier overturned on a sharp bend in the road between Comber and Killyleagh, Co. Down with fatal consequences.
Kilkeel Co. Down
Greencastle Airfield on the outskirts of Kilkeel, Co. Down saw use during the Second World War by the Royal Air Force and the United States Army Air Force.
10th April 1944
On 10th April 1944, Martin B-26B Marauder #41-18150, nicknamed the "Winnie Dee" crashed on Chimney Rock Mountain, Co. Down during a gunnery training flight.
30th March 1944
Between 30th March and 4th April 1944, Lieutenant General George S. Patton visited Northern Ireland, inspecting U.S. Army troops across Ulster.
On 30th March 1944, Lieutenant General George S. Patton arrived in Northern Ireland landing at Greencastle Airfield in Co. Down to begin a short stay in Ulster.
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.
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.
5 Loughway Business Park Newry Co. Down BT34 2TN
During the Second World War, on 1st January 1944, The Showgrounds, Newry, Co. Down became "The Lonestar Field" as rival military teams played American football.
1st January 1944
On 1st January 1944, a U.S. Navy team took to the football field in Newry Co. Down to challenge their U.S. Army counterparts for the "Potato Bowl" trophy.
Co. Down
During the Second World War, the town of Newry in Co. Down hosted members of the American forces, some of whom played American football at The Showgrounds.
Belfast Road Bangor Co. Down BT19 1RN
During the Second World War, the United States Army established Depot O-621 at Pinetum Camp on the grounds of the historic Clandeboye Estate in Co. Down.
9th October 1943
On 9th October 1943, Supermarine Spitfire V BM144 PK-O crash landed wheels up near Bangor, Co. Down. Polish pilot, Sgt. Lojek walked away with minor injuries.