Co. Antrim
The town of Antrim in Co. Antrim played host to troops from Britain, the United States of America, and Belgium as they trained during the Second World War.
Ballymena, Co. Antrim and the surrounding landscapes made for an ideal base and training ground for soldiers of the British Army early in the Second World War.
9 Olderfleet Road Larne Co. Antrim BT40 1AS
Throughout the Second World War, Lieutenant J.R. Bainbridge was a regular visitor to Larne, recording progress on the building of the new jetty and harbour.
In September 1941, a photographer visited Whitehead, Co. Antrim to see troops of South Staffordshire Regiment and a Railway Construction and Operating Company.
2nd September 1941
On 2nd September 1941, British Army officers were training in Ulster. Two years later, American aircrew members received medals at a Co. Antrim airfield.
On 1st August 1941, soldiers of 8th (Nottinghamshire) Battalion, The Sherwood Foresters underwent training in river crossing and more at Muckmore, Co. Antrim.
6th May 1941
On 6th May 1941, Lieutenant Bainbridge was at a military vehicle maintenance school in Lisburn. Two years later, he photographed a bridge in Co. Londonderry.
Magheralave Road Lisburn Co. Antrim BT28 3NP
Thiepval Barracks in Lisburn, Co. Antrim was a new military establishment in Northern Ireland, opening in 1940 during the early years of the Second World War.
5th May 1941
On 5th May 1941, Belfast awoke to scenes of death and destruction in the aftermath of the Fire Raid of the Belfast Blitz; the heaviest raid on the city.
4th May 1941
On 4th May 1941, Luftwaffe bombers made their way from mainland Europe to Northern Ireland, wreaking havoc across Belfast in what became known as The Fire Raid.
24th April 1941
On 24th April 1941, His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester continued his Ulster visit inspecting troops in Co. Armagh, Co. Tyrone, and the H.Q. of B.T.N.I.
21st April 1941
On 21st April 1941, His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester arrived at R.A.F. Aldergrove, Co. Antrim before commencing a short visit to Northern Ireland.