Slieveanorra, Co. Antrim during the Second World War

During the Second World War, Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress #41-24451 came down on Slieveanorra Mountain, Co. Antrim killing 8 of the crew members onboard.

Aviation incident on Slieveanorra

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress #41-24451 crash at Slieveanorra, Co. Antrim

3rd October 1942

On 3rd October 1942, Boeing B-17 #41-24451 en-route from Gander, Newfoundland crashed on Slieveanorra Mountain, Co. Antrim killing 8 of the crew onboard.