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.
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.
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.
Belfast
College Square East in Belfast City Centre is home to the Royal Belfast Academical Institution, a school where many future service personnel were educated.
College Square East Belfast BT1 6DL
On 25th October 1943, the Director General of the Home Guard inspected schoolboys in R.U.R. Cadet Battalions at the Royal Belfast Academical Institution.
Co. Antrim
The countryside around the river crossing at Newferry, Co. Antrim played host to Exercise Judy, where British soldiers rehearsed military tactics for battle.
Premier Drive runs off Shore Road, North Belfast. In 1943 it was home to Robert Meekin who forged a friendship with a U.S. Army General.
80 Premier Drive Belfast BT15 3LY
In 1943, the Ulster Kerry Blue Terrier Club in Belfast offered the role of Honorary President to Major General Russell P. Hartle, U.S. Army.
During Wings For Victory Savings Week in 1943, a Short Stirling and a Handley Page Halifax stood in an area of High Street, Belfast cleared following the Blitz.
54 William Street Portadown Co. Armagh BT62 1HL
Portadown War Memorial stands in front of St. Mark's Church of Ireland at the top end of the Co. Armagh town. It commemorates the fallen of several conflicts.
The rural countryside around Banbridge, Co. Down proved ideal for military training exercises. Some units even made use of the loughs and waterways in the area.
