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Grumman Hellcat JV146 crash at Greyabbey, Co. Down

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4th July 2018

Grumman Hellcat JV146 spun out of control in the skies over Northern Ireland on 4th July 1944 and came down near Thompson's Farm, Greyabbey, Co. Down.

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Dufferin Coaching Inn: Killyleagh War Memorial

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7th June 2018

Along with Massive PR and Dufferin Coaching Inn, we looked at the Killyleagh War Memorial and traced the stories of the men from Killyleagh, Co. Down.

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2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles: From Sword to Cambes

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6th June 2018

On D-Day, 6th June 1944, 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles landed on Sword Beach during Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy, France.

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1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles: Operation Overlord

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6th June 2018

1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles landed near Ranville on D-Day, 6th June 1944. There began a hard fought campaign throughout Normandy until September 1944.

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Spitfire BL325 crash near Tandragee, Co. Armagh

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25th May 2018

On 25th May 1942, Spitfire BL325 crash landed near Cordrain Orange Hall, Tandragee, Co. Armagh. The Mark VB plane was based at RAF Kirkistown, Co. Down.

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The surrender of German U-Boats and Operation Deadlight at Lisahally, Co. Londonderry

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14th May 2018

On Monday 14th May 1945, the first defeated German U-boats sailed into Lisahally, Co. Londonderry, surrendering to Admiral Sir Max Horton.

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Victory in Europe: V.E. Day in Northern Ireland

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8th May 2018

At 1500hrs on 8th May 1945, Prime Minister Winston Churchill announced an end to hostilities in Europe with Germany. This day would become known as VE Day.

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Z6501 crash at Loughermore Mountain, Co. Londonderry

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27th April 2018

All crew members of Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Z6501 survived the crash on 27th April 1941. Desmond O'Connell became a member of the "Guinea Pig Club".

Belfast Blitz: Bombs on Derry/Londonderry

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15th April 2018

Bombs on Derry/Londonderry, Newtownards, Co. Down, and Bangor, Co. Down fell on 15th April 1941 as Luftwaffe bomber squadrons attacked Northern Ireland.