Hi folks
Came across this post on google and I thought I would add my own 2p worth.
I am from Northern Ireland and own and run a Cold War museum so I want your section on N.I to be right!
Air Bases: RAF Aldergrove (Closed 2009), RAF Bishopscourt (Closed 1990)
Military Bases: Balykinler, Ballykelly (Closed 2008), Ballymena (Closed 2008), Belfast, Derry, Holywood, Lisburn, Omagh, Portadown (Now a Police Facility)
During the Cold War N.I would have been targeted by no less than 8 ICBM's.
Langford Lodge's runway is in decent condition and could easily land military aircraft, Aldergrove is now JHC Flying Station Aldergrove (Army Air Corps).
RAF Ballykelly closed in 1972 and became Shackleton Barracks, the RAF did still look after the runways until the base closed.
Northern Irelands Government Bunker is located in Ballymena - room for about 250 people.
Hope some of this info helps.
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