Warrenpoint, Co. Down during the Second World War

The Second World War brought tragedy to Warrenpoint, Co. Down when planes collided over the town centre during a Royal Air Force demonstration.

Warrenpoint

Co. Down

Northern Ireland

An air show disaster at Warrenpoint, Co. Down

The 15th July 1944 marked a tragic event in the skies over Ulster, the air show disaster at Warrenpoint, Co. Down where 5 young airmen tragically died.