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Battle of France

  • 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.
  • F/Sgt. Jack Parsons Remembered by F/Sgt. Vic Milner - His "Buddy" From 615 Squadron

    F/Sgt. Jack Parsons Remembered by F/Sgt. Vic Milner - His "Buddy" From 615 Squadron

    We are indebted to Peter Parsons for sending in the information he has about his Father's service with 615 (County of Surrey) Squadron, much of which comes from Jack's Service file and a letter written to him in 1999 by Vic Milner, who served alongside Jack on 615's ground crew.
  • 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.
  • No.2 Flying Training School, Brize Norton, June 1939

    No.2 Flying Training School, Brize Norton, June 1939

  • Pilot Officer Horace Horne - 615 Squadron and The Battle of France

    Pilot Officer Horace Horne - 615 Squadron and The Battle of France

    "There were times in France when, before a patrol, my stomach would writhe at the thought of meeting a violent end, but I put on an act of don't-give-a-damn rather than let anyone know it."
  • Vic Bashford's Memories of No. 615 Squadron

    Vic Bashford's Memories of No. 615 Squadron

    These are the memories of Corporal Frederick Victor Bashford who served with No.615 (County of Surrey) Squadron, through the Battle of France and the Battle of Britain, from notes taken during a telephone call on 24th July 2020.
  • William Ernest David Stockwell - Fitter, No.615 Squadron, 1940.

    William Ernest David Stockwell - Fitter, No.615 Squadron, 1940.

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