In April and May 1941, the Luftwaffe attacked Northern Ireland. The Belfast Blitz devastated areas within East Belfast, particularly around the shipyards.
Belfast
Airport Road, Belfast
Avondale Street in East Belfast sustained damage on the night of 5th-6th May 1941 as Luftwaffe bombers attacked in what would be the Final Raid of the Blitz.
Carew Street, Belfast
Donegore Street in the Bridge End area of East Belfast sustained heavy damage during the Fire Raid of the Belfast Blitz on the night of 4th-5th May 1941.
Jane Aitken and Martha Allister of Enid Parade, Belfast died as a result of bombing during the Fire Raid of the Belfast Blitz on the 4th-5th May 1941.
In May 1941, Eliza Atcheson of 12 Gotha Street died as a result of injuries sustained during the heavy Luftwaffe bombing of the city of Belfast.
In 1941, Isoline Street in East Belfast was home to 16 year old Thomas Crone Bingham who volunteered as an Air Raid Precautions Warden in East Belfast.
Lord Street in East Belfast was home to Air Raid Precautions Warden Joseph Bell who died on 15th April 1941 as a result of the Easter Raid on Belfast.
In 1941, Queens Road in East Belfast was the site of one of the world's largest shipyards and was a prime target for Luftwaffe bombers during the Blitz.
Ravenscroft Avenue in East Belfast was a scene of devastation as a large explosion occurred on the night of 5th-6th May 1941, the Final Raid on the city.
In May 1941, bombs fell on Tamar Street in East Belfast during the Fire Raid of the Belfast Blitz due to its location in the vicinity of the shipyards.
Many residents of Thorndyke Street, Belfast died on the night of 15th-16th April 1941 when a High Explosive Bomb detonated close to the Public Air Raid Shelter.
Within Victoria Park in East Belfast, Gunners of 66th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment of the Royal Artillery provided cover over the docks and a nearby airfield.
On the night of 4th-5th May 1941, during the Fire Raid of the Belfast Blitz, bombs fell on Witham Street in East Belfast killing and injuring several people.
