17th September 1942
On 17th September 1941 and 1942, a War Office photographer captured soldiers farming in Co. Antrim and taking part in a plane recognition course in Co. Down.
Co. Down
The allied military extensively used Abercorn Barracks at Ballykinler, Co. Down, while the surrounding terrain still makes for an ideal training environment.
7 Ballymartin Road Ballykinler Co. Down BT30 8DQ
Abercorn Barracks, Ballykinler, Co. Down was a military base used for training of British and American forces during the Second World War.
15th September 1942
On 15th September 1942, Six Command Signals at Lisburn, Co. Antrim demonstrated the use of civilian vehicles converted for use for British Army communications.
Co. Antrim
Lisburn, Co. Antrim was a hive of activity during the Second World War with military based in barracks in the town and throughout the surrounding areas.
11th September 1942
On 11th September 1942, 9th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment took part in a training exercise crossing a river in the countryside at Bushmills, Co. Antrim.
During the Second World War, the countryside around Bushmills, Co. Antrim proved a fertile training ground for members of the British and American military.
10th September 1942
On 10th September 1942, work was underway on the jetty at Larne, Co. Antrim. The following year saw troops training in Exercise Judy at Newferry, Co. Antrim.
During the Second World War, the bustling port town of Larne in Co. Antrim was a hive of activity with commercial and military shipping arriving and departing.
5th September 1942
Remembering the Portstewart-born Stoker 2nd Class William McIntyre and airman George Fleck of Glengormley, Co. Antrim who both died on 5th September 1942.
3rd September 1942
Remembering Belfast-born airman Paul McLarnon and Fusilier Oliver Gilroy of Co. Fermanagh who both died on opposite sides of the world on 3rd September 1942.
1st September 1942
On 1st September 1943, R.A.F. Bomber Command carried out a series of raids over Germany. Among those who failed to return were several with connections to N.I.
