Ballyhalbert, Co. Down during the Second World War

Ballyhalbert lies near Newtownards, Co. Down. In the Second World War, it was the site of a large airfield used by both the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy.

Ballyhalbert

Co. Down

Northern Ireland

Places of Interest

The following places will be of interest to anyone wishing to explore more of the area's Second World War heritage.

Map showing Ballyhalbert Airfield, Ballyhalbert, Co. Down

Ballyhalbert Airfield, Ballyhalbert, Co. Down

1-5 Woodlark Link, Ballyhalbert, Co. Down

Ballyhalbert airfield operated as RAF Ballyhalbert, RNAS Ballyhalbert, and HMS Corncrake throughout World War Two between 1941 and its closure in mid-1946.

Map showing St. Andrew’s Church of Ireland Churchyard, Ballyhalbert, Co. Down

St. Andrew’s Church of Ireland Churchyard, Ballyhalbert, Co. Down

191 Main Road, Ballyhalbert, Co. Down

St. Andrew's Church of Ireland in Ballyhalbert Parish, Co. Down has a small churchyard containing the graves of five men who died during World War Two.