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Rick Stroud reads from ‘Lonely Courage’

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30th October 2018

Author Rick Stroud reads from his book 'Lonely Courage' as part of the John O’Connor Writing School and Literary Arts Festival in Armagh on 2nd November.

Map showing RNAS Eglinton, Eglinton, Co. Londonderry

RNAS Eglinton, Eglinton, Co. Londonderry

Airport Road, Eglinton, Co. Londonderry

RNAS Eglinton operated from 1943 after transfer to the Royal Navy from the Royal Air Force who established RAF Eglinton at the now City of Derry Airport.

Map showing Royal Hotel, Bangor, Co. Down

Royal Hotel, Bangor, Co. Down

Quay Street, Bangor, Co. Down

The Royal Hotel, Bangor, Co. Down stood proudly on the coastline for many years and throughout World War Two provided a base for the Royal Navy and US Navy.

Map showing Royal Naval Aircraft Yard, Belfast, Co. Antrim

Royal Naval Aircraft Yard, Belfast, Co. Antrim

Airport Road, Belfast, Co. Down

The name of the George Best City Airport in Belfast has changed many times over the years but during World War Two it was a busy Royal Naval Aircraft Yard.

Second World War Graves in Co. Armagh

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1st August 2019

Commonwealth War Graves Commission graves in Co. Armagh can be found across 24 different locations at churches of all denominations across the county.

Second World War Graves in Co. Fermanagh

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1st August 2019

Commonwealth War Graves Commission war graves in Co. Fermanagh are found in 18 different locations at churches of all denominations across the county.

Second World War Graves in Co. Londonderry

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1st August 2019

Commonwealth War Graves Commission war graves in Co. Londonderry are found in 35 different locations at churches of all denominations across the county.

Second World War Graves in Co. Tyrone

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1st August 2019

Commonwealth War Graves Commission war graves in Co. Tyrone can be found across 20 different locations at churches of all denominations across the county.

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Shipyard Stories: From the Blitz to the Beachheads

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3rd August 2019

On 23rd May 2019, WartimeNI spoke at a sold out "Shipyard Stories" event at Eastside Visitor Centre, Belfast, Co. Down about the shipyards in World War Two.