The following 1966-68 pictures and mementos were provided by Ken Craddock

Main Gate Entrance with Local Security Guard


Construction of the New Wing of the Enlisted Barracks


Rear of Mess Hall, with new Communications Building in background


New Communications Building with Antenna field in background


Rear view of Mess Hall, with other buildings in background


Entrance through old main gate and security post


Antenna Field behind new Main Communications Building


Local farm behind Barracks (view from Starboard Side of Barracks)


Another view of the same farm


Was this the Soccer Field behind the Barracks?


Derry Sign, Clooney Road. You passed this sign while walking down to catch the bus into town.


NCS Plaque, given to departing base personnel, Circa: 1968


Christmas Dinner Menu, 1966



Thanksgiving Dinner Menu, 1967



Christmas Dinner Menu, 1967



Northern Ireland Pennies (Did you save any?)


Erie Coins


Derry Street Scene
We have two identifications for this Street: Hoggs Folly, and Hollywell St. Which is correct?


The following six pictures were taken by Ken following a snow storm in Derry. Thanks for braving the elements, Ken!






Waterloo Place, Derry, in Snowstorm, 1967


Austin's Department Store (Ireland's oldest: 1906), on The Diamond, 1967


Shipquay St., looking from The Diamond to the Guildhall, 1967


The Wall, 1967


Ferryquay Street, looking towards The Diamond, 1967


Sackville Street, Derry, 1967 (Identified by: Ciaran Flanagan)


Market Street, Derry, 1967 (Identified by: Ciaran Flanagan)
What was the name of the Movie House on the back left in 1967? The Odeon?, The Rialto?


The Bogside, 1967


The Waterside, across the Foyle River, 1967


The Tee Total Taxi Company, Circa: 1967
Located at 70A Bridge Street, Derry
They carried many a sailor between Derry and the Base!


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