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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Parachute and Cable? Schermuly Not

    Parachute and Cable? Schermuly Not

    How does a system, originally designed as a maritime rescue apparatus, end up on Fighter Command airfields in 1940?
  • The 'Hardest Day' - Kenley's Defenders

    The 'Hardest Day' - Kenley's Defenders

    The Luftwaffe's attack on RAF Kenley, on 18th August, 1940, was a risky venture, depending on pin-point accuracy and timing. Here is how Fighter Command countered the raids.
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