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  • 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.
  • Flintfield House

    Flintfield House

    Long demolished, Flintfield House was a large Victorian/Edwardian Villa first acquired by the RAF in 1917, under the Defence of the Realm Act.
  • Flying Officer Albert "Dickie" Ball of No.3 Squadron

    Flying Officer Albert "Dickie" Ball of No.3 Squadron

    On 10th May 1940, Germany attacked the Low Countries and what became known as ‘The Blitzkrieg’ was on. That morning No.3 Squadron's pilots were at their base at RAF Kenley. The day was bright and clear although the early morning peace had been disturbed when a section of Hurricanes had been scrambled to investigate an unidentified aircraft approaching the coast. 
  • Flying Officer Livingston 'Cap' Foster

    Flying Officer Livingston 'Cap' Foster

    ‘On 27th August, 1943, Flying Officer Livingston ‘Cap’ Foster, of No.403 squadron RCAF, crash landed near Manston, without sustaining serious ...
  • Former serviceman's letter

    Former serviceman's letter

  • Free KS2 nature teaching resources!

    Free KS2 nature teaching resources!

    Nature themed teaching resources to help learners engage with Kenley’s natural features.
  • Free KS2 WW2 teaching resources

    Free KS2 WW2 teaching resources

    Engage your young learners with the UK’s best preserved WW2 airfield!
  • 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....
  • Fuse Wire Pack

    Fuse Wire Pack

  • Gallery - Learning Festival 2017 (26-30th June)

    Gallery - Learning Festival 2017 (26-30th June)

    Here are a selection of our photos from our highly successful Learning Festival 2016. Local schoolchildren took part in a ...
  • George Frederick "Buzz" Beurling at Kenley

    George Frederick "Buzz" Beurling at Kenley

    On 6th September, 1943, 403 squadron's Operations Record Book recorded the arrival of one of Canada's finest fighter pilots....
  • Getting here and access

    Getting here and access

    Information on how to get to the event by free shuttlebus, public transport or by car. Please note there is limited grass parking available onsite and all cars must vacate the site by 5pm.
  • Girl's Handmade Floral Dress and Pantaloons

    Girl's Handmade Floral Dress and Pantaloons

  • Handmade Floral Dress and Pantaloons

    Handmade Floral Dress and Pantaloons

  • Handmade Wooden Balancing Toy

    Handmade Wooden Balancing Toy

  • Henri Farman Bends the Rules

    Henri Farman Bends the Rules

    On 8th February 1919, pilot Lieutenant Lucien Bossoutrot  flew from Toussus-le-Noble to Kenley in a Farman F60 Goliath, with thirteen ...
  • Homemade Calendar made in 1940

    Homemade Calendar made in 1940

  • Horseshoe

    Horseshoe

  • Hugh Godefroy's photo of No.401 Squadron, RCAF, at RAF Kenley

    Hugh Godefroy's photo of No.401 Squadron, RCAF, at RAF Kenley

    We are indebted to Scott P. M. Godefroy for this wonderful photo of No.401 Squadron RCAF at RAF Kenley on 21st January, 1943.
  • Hurricane Tail Pieces

    Hurricane Tail Pieces

  • Ink Bottle

    Ink Bottle

  • Inspection hatch for Lincoln Avro Bomber

    Inspection hatch for Lincoln Avro Bomber

  • 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.
  • John Player's Navy Cut Cigarettes

    John Player's Navy Cut Cigarettes

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