8th September

On 8th September 1942, United States Army Air Force Composite Command took control of Long Kesh Airfield, near the village of Maze, Co. Down.

Chance Vought Corsair JT357 crash at R.A.F. Ballyhalbert, Co. Down

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8th September 2017

On 8th September 1945, the pilot of Chance Vought Corsair JT357 crash-landed and burned out 5 miles south-by-southwest of R.A.F. Ballyhalbert, Co. Down.

Remembering the Fallen

William Coffin

Sapper | 1951203

Sapper William Coffin of Bangor, Co. Down died as a result of a motorcycle accident in Southampton, Hampshire, England on 8th September 1945.