Fermanagh, Michigan and Portrush
Anne Marie meets former WAAFs Frankie and Rita who worked in Castle Archdale during WW2, Dee Carlson from Michigan is planning a visit here in search of a McAleese and excavation plans of an ancient site at Antrim Gardens.
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The Lady Computer
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'First thing I learnt to drive was a three tonne truck'
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'We are talking 1200 AD - 1400 AD'
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'I was on my way to France'
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Part One: Frankie and Rita
Anne Marie talks to Frankie Hornby and聽Rita Hamilton about working聽at Castle Archdale in聽Fermanagh聽during WWII. Their time as WAAF drivers and mechanics led them to join the聽RAF in the first place. They are both in their 90s now and have great stories to tell.聽
From Michigan to Ballymoney
Portrush Excavation
Ronan Lundy meets Archaeologist Nina McNeary about excavation plans of an ancient site at Antrim Gardens. The project has been in development since 2005 and the geological survey of the聽Portrush聽site has already uncovered findings from 1200 - 1400 AD.
Broadcast
- Sat 19 May 2018 08:05成人快手 Radio Ulster & 成人快手 Radio Foyle
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