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1917-present

  • 1957 Reunion at Kenley

    1957 Reunion at Kenley

    On the 28th January 1957, British Pathe issued this film of a reunion at Kenley’s Officers’ Mess. Lots of familiar ...
  • 1967 Raleigh Wisp Moped Promotional Film

    1967 Raleigh Wisp Moped Promotional Film

    There are some great views of the Officers’ Mess and the building that served as Kenley’s original Operations Room in ...
  • 47 Days: Kenley & the Battle of France

    47 Days: Kenley & the Battle of France

    RAF Kenley is more commonly known for its role in the Battle of Britain or the Canadian Wing, under “Johnnie” Johnson, but it also featured heavily in the Battle of France. Between 10 May and 25 June 1940 eight squadrons, or parts thereof, were based at Kenley.
  • Alistair's Memories

    Alistair's Memories

    I  spent most of the years between 1945 and 2012 living at 170 Whyteleafe Hill opposite "the aerodrome" as everyone called it.
  • Corporal Patrick Honey's Memories of Kenley in the early 1960's

    Corporal Patrick Honey's Memories of Kenley in the early 1960's

    Ex-Corporal Patrick Honey served as a regular in the RAF from 1952 until 1964. He wasn't stationed at RAF Kenley as such but was in command of the Air Ministry Registry Post Office in Flintfield House from 1961-1964.
  • Firefighting Competitions at Kenley

    Firefighting Competitions at Kenley

    During the 1950's, RAF Kenley hosted several firefighting competitions. Jane Collman Williams has given permission for us to add these photos and cuttings which came from her Grandfather Edward John Charles Williams OBE.
  • Flight Lieutenant William Terence Clark DFM (11th April 1919-7th May 2020)

    Flight Lieutenant William Terence Clark DFM (11th April 1919-7th May 2020)

    We are saddened to learn that Flight Lieutenant William Terence Clark has passed away this evening, only a few weeks after his 101st birthday. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends.
  • Kenley and the Daily Mail Air Race

    Kenley and the Daily Mail Air Race

    In 1959, the Daily Mail organised a London to Paris Air Race to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Louis Bleriot’s first cross-Channel flight. Lord Rothermere offered overall prize money of £10,000 for the fastest journey between the Arc de Triomphe and Marble Arch.
  • Leading Aircraftman Cedric Wort - National Serviceman

    Leading Aircraftman Cedric Wort - National Serviceman

    In the early 1950's, Caterham lad, Cedric Wort must have felt that he was on familiar ground when he heard the news that he was going to be posted to Kenley, as part of his National Service with the RAF.
  • Memories of Howard Aylett

    Memories of Howard Aylett

    In the early 50's I was an Air Cadet in the ATC 97th Sqn Mitcham Road Barracks and it was from Kenley that I took my very first flight in a Avro Anson.
  • Memories of Len Algar

    Memories of Len Algar

    Fond memories of Memory from 1953 to 1959 when as a cadet with 450 Squadron ATC. Served as cadet with final ...
  • Memories of Paul Daniell

    Memories of Paul Daniell

    In the late 70s I was part of a group (HAPS) that retrieved a Spitfire tail assembly from Kenley.
  • RAF Kenley 1917-1939

    RAF Kenley 1917-1939

    In June 1917 an area of Coulsdon Common, part of which was in use as a golf course, was commandeered for ...
  • RAF Kenley 1939 - 1945

    RAF Kenley 1939 - 1945

    RAF Kenley was re-activated at the end of January 1940 when Hurricanes of No 3 Squadron took up residence, even ...
  • RAF Kenley 1946 -Present

    RAF Kenley 1946 -Present

    The end of the war in 1945 saw the transition of the RAF from propeller driven to jet driven aircraft ...
  • Sir Winston Churchill and RAF Kenley

    Sir Winston Churchill and RAF Kenley

    Origins of Kenley Airfield Visit to No. 615 Squadron at Kenley,  April 16th 1939 Churchill is in a seat-type parachute ...
  • The Russians are Coming

    The Russians are Coming

    Following the ending of the war in Europe, the principal allies convened in Potsdam to establish the means to administer Germany after her surrender. The first Foreign Ministers’ Conference was held in London. As a result, the Soviet delegation, under Vyacheslav Molotov arrived at Croydon on 9 September 1945.
  • Interactive Guide to the old Heritage Signs

    Interactive Guide to the old Heritage Signs (10)

    Here you'll find an interactive map of the airfield along with the location of our current heritage boards which you can click to view.
Timeline of RAF Kenley
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  • 1917-present
  • 1931 - Outbreak of World War II
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