31st October 1940 marked the official end of what Churchill called The Battle Of Britain. Many of the airmen and ground crew came from Northern Ireland.
Halloween is celebrated in many countries across the world. During the Second World War, rations and restrictions cast a different light on festivities.
Remembering the Fallen
George Holden Baird
Civilian
Civilian George Holden Baird, born in Bangor, Co. Down died on S.S. Rutland when it came under attack from a German U-Boat on 31st October 1940.
Joseph Scouarnec
Able Seaman
Able Seaman Joseph Scouarnec was a Free French member of the Merchant Navy who died in Belfast on 31st October 1945 having travelled the world.
