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  • Group Captain William Samuel Caster MC

    Group Captain William Samuel Caster MC

    At the front of Airmens' Corner, at St. Luke's Churchyard, Whyteleafe, are two metal plaques. One of them remembers an airman who served with 24 (Communications) Squadron, at Kenley, in the 1920's.
  • 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 ...
  • Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

    Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

    Our deepest condolences go out to the Royal Family on the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
  • 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

  • Johnnie Johnson: Kenley's Ace

    Johnnie Johnson: Kenley's Ace

    Arguably the most prolific of RAF fighter aces James Edgar ‘Johnnie’ Johnson took command of the Kenley Wing in March 1943.
  • 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 on V.E. Day

    Kenley on V.E. Day

    Most people remember RAF Kenley for the crucial role it played in the defence of London during the Battle of Britain in 1940, but by VE Day in May 1945, the situation had changed dramatically, and so had Kenley. 
  • Kenley Revival; A Personal Reflection

    Kenley Revival; A Personal Reflection

    The Kenley Revival Project came about through enormous passion for the site, a hefty dose of naïveté and winning the lottery. 
  • Kenley to Cairo - Lawrence of Arabia and the Forgotten Record Breakers

    Kenley to Cairo - Lawrence of Arabia and the Forgotten Record Breakers

    On 21st June, 1919, two Canadian Flight Lieutenant's from No.1 (Communications) Squadron set off to deliver a diplomat to the Middle East, narrowly avoiding disaster along the way and gaining a charismatic passenger, Colonel T. E. Lawrence - later known as "Lawrence of Arabia."
  • Kenley Veteran and Helicopter Pioneer,  Robert McLean Cooke

    Kenley Veteran and Helicopter Pioneer, Robert McLean Cooke

    On 19th April, 1943, a serious accident befell Pilot Officer Cooke (J21231) of No.416 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force, during take-off from Kenley...
  • 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.
  • Kiwi Collision!

    Kiwi Collision!

    On 11th January, 1942, Sgt. Maskill, of 485 (New Zealand) Squadron, had a lucky escape when he misjudged his landing..
  • Knife Blade

    Knife Blade

  • LAC Walter James "Bill" Tyrrell of 615 Squadron

    LAC Walter James "Bill" Tyrrell of 615 Squadron

    Walter James "Bill" Tyrrell was born in Brockley on 7th March, 1922. He was nicknamed Bill after Billy Buster, a carton character of that time, I’m told.  His mother Annie Tyrrell, Nee’ Hayward was from Brockley and his Father Frederick Tyrrell was born in Carlshalton, in 1891.
  • Leading Aircraftman "Taff" Powell - 253 Squadron during The Battle of France

    Leading Aircraftman "Taff" Powell - 253 Squadron during The Battle of France

    Stephen Reglar has generously allowed us to share the story of his Father-in-Law, "Taff" Powell, who served with 253 Squadron.
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