27th November 1942
On 27th November 1942, Lieutenant J.R. Bainbridge took a series of pictures at Gransha, Co. Down showing damage caused to bridging equipment by an air attack.
Co. Down
14th November 1942
The hold of the Italian vessel S.S. Scillin could hold around 300 prisoners but more than 800 were on board when it departed from Tripoli in November 1942.
Soldiers with connections to Northern Ireland were on P.O.W. transport ship S.S. Scillin when it came under attack from the Royal Navy on 14th November 1942.
The Second World War brought many changes to life in Northern Ireland. The arrival of the U.S. military in 1942 introduced Ulster people to American football.
7th November 1942
7th November 1942 saw the death of members of the forces with connections to Northern Ireland on land with The Pioneer Corps, at sea, and in the air over Malta.
14th October 1942
Royal guests made several visits to Northern Ireland during the Second World War. Among them were the Duke of Kent, The Princess Royal, and the King and Queen.
13th October 1942
In October 1942, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal spent several days in Northern Ireland inspecting troops and visiting hospitals across the country.
As the location of Government House, the village of Hillsborough in Co. Down played host to many visiting dignitaries during the course of the Second World War.
The Square Hillsborough Co. Down BT26 6GT
During the Second World War, Hillsborough Castle or Government House was the residence of the Duke and Duchess of Abercorn who hosted many important visitors.
4th October 1942
On 4th October 1945, two Ulstermen died as a result of road traffic collisions in Germany and Singapore. Both had served their country in the Second World War.
172 Jacksons Road Holywood Co. Down BT18 9RA
Palace Barracks in Holywood, Co. Down dates back to 1886. During the Second World War, Allied troops trained there and detained prisoners of war nearby.