Abercorn Barracks, Ballykinler, Co. Down

Abercorn Barracks, Ballykinler, Co. Down was a military base used for training of British and American forces during the Second World War.

Aircraft Recognition Training

On 17th September 1942, Sergeants from 241st Light Anti-Aircraft Training Regiment instructed American military personnel on recognition of wartime aircraft before demonstrating the use of Bofors Anti-Aircraft guns at Ballykinler, Co. Down.

An Officer Instructor from 241st Light Anti-Aircraft Training Regiment, Royal Artillery teaches American pupils to spot enemy planes at an Aircraft Recognition School at Ballykinlar, Co. Down.
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An Officer Instructor from 241st Light Anti-Aircraft Training Regiment, Royal Artillery teaches American pupils to spot enemy planes at an Aircraft Recognition School at Ballykinlar, Co. Down.
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An Officer Instructor from 241st Light Anti-Aircraft Training Regiment, Royal Artillery teaches American pupils to spot enemy planes at an Aircraft Recognition School at Ballykinlar, Co. Down.
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An Officer Instructor from 241st Light Anti-Aircraft Training Regiment, Royal Artillery teaches American pupils to spot enemy planes at an Aircraft Recognition School at Ballykinlar, Co. Down.
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An Officer Instructor from 241st Light Anti-Aircraft Training Regiment, Royal Artillery teaches American pupils to spot enemy planes at an Aircraft Recognition School at Ballykinlar, Co. Down.
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An Officer Instructor from 241st Light Anti-Aircraft Training Regiment, Royal Artillery teaches American pupils to spot enemy planes at an Aircraft Recognition School at Ballykinlar, Co. Down.
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An Officer Instructor from 241st Light Anti-Aircraft Training Regiment, Royal Artillery teaches American pupils to spot enemy planes at an Aircraft Recognition School at Ballykinlar, Co. Down.
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An Officer Instructor from 241st Light Anti-Aircraft Training Regiment, Royal Artillery teaches American pupils to use a Light Anti-Aircraft Gun at an Aircraft Recognition School at Ballykinlar, Co. Down.
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An Officer Instructor from 241st Light Anti-Aircraft Training Regiment, Royal Artillery teaches American pupils to use a Light Anti-Aircraft Gun at an Aircraft Recognition School at Ballykinlar, Co. Down.
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An Officer Instructor from 241st Light Anti-Aircraft Training Regiment, Royal Artillery teaches American pupils to use a Light Anti-Aircraft Gun at an Aircraft Recognition School at Ballykinlar, Co. Down.
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