Ulster Aviation Society, Maze, Co. Down

Ulster Aviation Society is a group of enthusiasts with a vast collection of aircraft, artefacts, and items relating to Northern Ireland's aviation heritage.

For Your Freedom and Ours visit in 2019

On 24th August 2019, WartimeNI accompanied a tour organised by For Your Freedom and Ours. The group visited Ulster Aviation Society as part of a day learning about the role of the Polish pilots in the Second World War, and their connections to Ulster.

Artefacts at Ulster Aviation Society, Maze, Co. Down relating to the Second World War R.A.F. careers of Squadron Leader William Winder McConnell and Sergeant Edward McCluggage.
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Medals, photographs, and models are among the artefacts at Ulster Aviation Society, Maze, Co. Down relating to the R.A.F. in the Second World War.
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Illustrations, documents, prints, kit, and equipment are among the artefacts at Ulster Aviation Society, Maze, Co. Down relating to the R.A.F. in the Second World War.
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Illustrations, documents, prints, kit, and equipment are among the artefacts at Ulster Aviation Society, Maze, Co. Down relating to the R.A.F. in the Second World War.
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Piece of fabric fuselage from Gloster Gladiator N5591 taken during its time with No. 1402 Meteorological Flight at R.A.F. Aldergrove during the Second World. Former Pilot Officer Ralph Schenk presented the artefact to Ulster Aviation Society in 2007.
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A model of refuelling a bomb loading on display at Ulster Aviation Society, Maze, Co. Down.
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A map showing the territorial areas covered by the Royal Air Force's Coastal Command based in Northern Ireland during the Second World War on display at Ulster Aviation Society, Maze, Co. Down.
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A 'Long-Range Board' on display at Ulster Aviation Society, Maze, Co. Down showing how the Observer Corps and the Royal Air Force tracked plane movements across northern Britain.
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A map showing the target areas outlined by the German Luftwaffe in advance of the Belfast Blitz on display at Ulster Aviation Society, Maze, Co. Down.
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A former kitchen next to the hangars at Long Kesh airfield, Co. Down that saw use during the Second World War when Short and Harland Ltd. was based at the site. This room is now used for exhibition space at Ulster Aviation Society, Maze, Co. Down.
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The late Ernie Cromie B.E.M. leading a tour at Ulster Aviation Society, Maze, Co. Down where he was a former Chairman of the organisation.
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A former kitchen next to the hangars at Long Kesh airfield, Co. Down that saw use during the Second World War when Short and Harland Ltd. was based at the site. This room is now used for exhibition space at Ulster Aviation Society, Maze, Co. Down.
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Exterior of a 1938 Dennis fire engine during its brief time at Ulster Aviation Society, Maze, Co. Down. The engine that saw service with the Lisburn Fire Brigade during the Second World War is part of the permanent collection of the Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum.
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Interior of a 1938 Dennis fire engine during its brief time at Ulster Aviation Society, Maze, Co. Down. The engine that saw service with the Lisburn Fire Brigade during the Second World War is part of the permanent collection of the Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum.
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Exterior of a 1938 Dennis fire engine during its brief time at Ulster Aviation Society, Maze, Co. Down. The engine that saw service with the Lisburn Fire Brigade during the Second World War is part of the permanent collection of the Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum.
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