GI Trail NI - discover the path the GI's took in Northern Ireland.

Follow the GI Trail and learn about the American GIs in Northern Ireland during World War 2. Re-trace their footsteps and relive the exciting past of the American GI's.

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Aldergrove Airport

Aldergrove International Airport was a key RAF base in Northern Ireland during WW2. RAF Aldergrove first opened in 1918 but was not designated as an operational RAF station until 1925.

Aldergrove’s location made it an important station during the Second World War of RAF Coastal Command in the Battle of the Atlantic. From the base long range reconnaissance aircraft were able to patrol the Eastern Atlantic for U-Boats.

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Areas of interest

Maghaberry Airfield

Maydown Airfield

Limavady Airfield