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Battle of Britain

  • 'Man Alive' BBC documentary programme - No.501 Squadron Reunion at Kenley in 1969

    'Man Alive' BBC documentary programme - No.501 Squadron Reunion at Kenley in 1969

    At a reunion of No. 501 Squadron at RAF Kenley, surviving Battle of Britain pilots gather to swap stories and recall the events of 1940.
  • 'The Hardest Day' - 9th Staffel, KG76, Low Level Raid on Kenley.

    'The Hardest Day' - 9th Staffel, KG76, Low Level Raid on Kenley.

    Nine Dornier Do17 bombers of the 9th Staffel took off from Cormeilles-En-Vexin, North of Paris, shortly before Midday on 18th August, 1940. RAF Kenley was their target. A summary of the crews and their fates.
  • 18 August 1940 - A German Perspective

    18 August 1940 - A German Perspective

    Rolf Von Pebal's personal account and photographs of the raid, taken from the Dornier Do.17 flown by Feldwebel Reichel, 9th Staffel/KG76.
  • A Tragedy in Maidstone

    A Tragedy in Maidstone

    One of Maidstone's most tragic wartime incidents happened on 10th October 1940, when a Kenley Hurricane, of No.253 squadron, crashed into houses in Albion Place.
  • A typical working day at RAF Kenley during the Battle of Britain - a ground crewman's view

    A typical working day at RAF Kenley during the Battle of Britain - a ground crewman's view

    How did RAF ground crew set up a fighter aircraft so that it would be an accurate gun platform for ...
  • A typical working day at RAF Kenley during the Battle of Britain - a pilot's view

    A typical working day at RAF Kenley during the Battle of Britain - a pilot's view

    Group Captain Myles Duke-Woolley DSO, DFC & Bar (1916-1991) was a young flight lieutenant on No. 253 Sqn at Kenley ...
  • Aeroplanes from "The Hardest Day"

    Aeroplanes from "The Hardest Day"

    This is a brief outline of the planes that took part in the attack on and defence of the airfields defending London and south-east England on Sunday 18 August 1940, specifically RAF Kenley.
  • Aircraftman First Class Gerald Ewart Frank Hargrave, No.615 Squadron

    Aircraftman First Class Gerald Ewart Frank Hargrave, No.615 Squadron

    We are grateful to June Marshall for sending in these photos and mementos of her father, Gerald Ewart Frank Hargrave. 
  • ATTACK ALARM – Hammond Innes’s portrait of Kenley’s Hardest Day

    ATTACK ALARM – Hammond Innes’s portrait of Kenley’s Hardest Day

    Attack Alarm is an espionage novel written by author Hammond Innes, who was stationed at Kenley as an anti-aircraft gunner during the Battle of Britain. Not a great deal is known about Innes’s service in the Royal Artillery between 1940-1946, but his book written and published during the war offers an invaluable and detailed account based on his time at Kenley, most notably the devastating attack on 18 August 1940, Kenley’s Hardest Day.
  • Bravery Rewarded - AC David G. Roberts and Kenley's Unusual Weapon

    Bravery Rewarded - AC David G. Roberts and Kenley's Unusual Weapon

    Aircraftman Roberts brought down a Dornier Do.17 using Kenley's Parachute and Cable system - the first time the weapon was used successfully.
  • Colour Blind and in Bomb Disposal!

    Colour Blind and in Bomb Disposal!

    This is the story of Morris Barnett M.B.E., 1914- 1998. (ex-F/Lt O/C 6223 BD Squad), as told by his son ...
  • Flight Sergeant D. H. Leason - Letters Home, 1940

    Flight Sergeant D. H. Leason - Letters Home, 1940

    Douglas Harry Leason served in the RAF from the end of January 1936, until November 1945. We don't have many details about his service, but know that he was with No.615 Squadron in France and at Kenley during 1939/1940.
  • From WAAF to War Bride

    From WAAF to War Bride

    Author and historian, Melynda Jarratt has been researching the history of Canadian War Brides since 1987. She wrote a book on the subject and dedicated it in part to her friend Doris Lloyd, who served at Kenley during the Battle of Britain. Here is her story....
  • In the Press - "The Hardest Day"

    In the Press - "The Hardest Day"

    The local and national press covered the events of the 18th August 1940 for many weeks after the event; the ...
  • James Metham of No.253 Squadron

    James Metham of No.253 Squadron

    Sgt. James Metham served briefly at RAF Kenley with No.253 Squadron during the Battle of Britain, before being shot down and injured on 2nd September, 1940.
  • Kenley During The Battle of Britain - Squadron Leader Edward George Alford GM

    Kenley During The Battle of Britain - Squadron Leader Edward George Alford GM

    In 1943, Squadron Leader Edward George Alford GM, was asked to recall his work at Kenley during the Battle of Britain. This extraordinary correspondence has been shared with the permission of Edward's daughter, Frances Hills Alford and her son, Brett. It has been transcribed as written by S/Ldr. Alford.
  • Kenley's 'Hardest Day' - An Introduction and list of Casualties

    Kenley's 'Hardest Day' - An Introduction and list of Casualties

    On 18th August, 1940, RAF Kenley was singled out for a complicated pincer attack, by Bomber Geshwader 76, which, if it had been successful, would have put the airfield out of action.
  • Kenley's Few - Alec Albert Gray Trueman

    Kenley's Few - Alec Albert Gray Trueman

    Alexander (“Alec”) Albert Gray Trueman was born in the town of Sackville in New Brunswick Canada in 1914.  His father, ...
  • Kenley's Few - Derrick Wilson "Wee Halty" Halton

    Kenley's Few - Derrick Wilson "Wee Halty" Halton

    Derrick Wilson Halton was born in Northamptonshire in 1919. His father was John Wilson Halton, born Ulverston 1878, and Ethel ...
  • Kenley's Few - George Edward Moberly

    Kenley's Few - George Edward Moberly

    George Moberly was born into a military family in Bombay, India on 23 December 1914.  His father Charles Noel Moberly ...
  • Kenley's Few - Peter Collard

    Kenley's Few - Peter Collard

    Peter Collard was born in London early in 1916.  His parents were Charles John and Gladys Mary Collard.  Aged 19 ...
  • Kenley's Few - Stanley Allen Fenemore

    Kenley's Few - Stanley Allen Fenemore

    Stanley Allen Fenemore was born in Wavertree, Liverpool on 25 April 1920.  His parents were  William Allen Fenemore and Gertrude ...
  • Kenley’s Few - Cecil Robert Montgomery

    Kenley’s Few - Cecil Robert Montgomery

    Cecil Robert Montgomery was born in Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland early in 1914.  His father was John Montgomery ...
  • Kenley’s Few - Edward James “Eddy” Egan

    Kenley’s Few - Edward James “Eddy” Egan

    Born: 2 November 1920 in Farningham, Kent  Died: 17 September 1940. Shot down over Ashford, Kent  Rank: Sergeant Pilot. Service number: 742787 Edward ...
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