Auxiliary Territorial Service in Northern Ireland

The Auxiliary Territorial Service formed on 9th September 1938. During the Second World War, members served and trained in Northern Ireland.

Petrol Distribution

On 5th November 1941, Lieutenant Bainbridge photographed members of the Auxiliary Territorial Service at work at a Petrol Distribution Centre somewhere in Northern Ireland.

ATS Vehicle Maintenance in Ulster

On 18th March 1943, Lieutenant Bainbridge captured a series of photographs of members of the Auxiliary Territorial Service. In them, the women receive training at a Vehicle Maintenance School in Northern Ireland.

Vehicle Maintenance Class in Northern Ireland

Imperial War Museum Photo: H 18034 (Part of the War Office Second World War Official Collection). A class of Auxiliary Territorial Service members works on the engine of a military truck at a Vehicle Maintenance School in Northern Ireland. Photo taken on 18th March 1943 by Lieutenant Bainbridge - Official War Office Photographer.

ATS Band at Belfast City Hall

On 21st May 1943, the Band of the Auxiliary Territorial Service made their first visit to Belfast, Co. Antrim. Lord Mayor Sir Crawford McCullagh welcome them to the City Hall where the entertained a large crowd.

Belfast's Lord Mayor and the ATS Band

Imperial War Museum Photo: H 30284 (Part of the War Office Second World War Official Collection). Members of the Auxiliary Territorial Service Band meet with The Right Honourable Sir Crawford McCullough - Lord Mayor of Belfast. Photo taken on 21st May 1943 by Lieutenant Bainbridge - Official War Office Photographer.