Visit to an Anti-Aircraft Gun Battery
On 24th September 1941, several members of the Auxiliary Territorial Service paid a visit to an Anti-Aircraft Gun Battery in Northern Ireland. Their role often involves communicating with such batteries and visits such as this enable them to see the guns at work.
A.T.S. Motor Transport Company in Co. Down
On 26th September 1941, Lieutenant Bainbridge photographed members of the Auxiliary Territorial Service's No. 10 Motor Transport Company based at Drum House, Drumbeg, Co. Down.
Imperial War Museum Photo: H 14291 (Part of the War Office Second World War Official Collection). An Auxiliary Territorial Service (A.T.S.) motorcycle dispatch rider (Don R) of No. 10 Motor Transport Company at Drum House, Drumbeg, Co. Down. Photo taken on 26th September 1941. Copyright Lieutenant Bainbridge - War Office Official Photographer.
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 "Red Caps" in Northern Ireland
On 4th February 1943, War Office Photographer Lieutenant Bainbridge captured a series of images. In them, we see some of the many activities of the Auxiliary Territorial Service Military Police in Northern Ireland.
Preparing for Parade
Like all military units, the women serving in the Auxiliary Territorial Service made every effort to look their best for inspection. These candid photos from 4th February 1943 show preparations for a parade.
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.
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.
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.
