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  • '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.
  • 253 Squadron at RAF Northolt

    253 Squadron at RAF Northolt

  • 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.
  • 615 Squadron - RAF Feni, India. From the collection of Walter James "Bill" Tyrrell

    615 Squadron - RAF Feni, India. From the collection of Walter James "Bill" Tyrrell

  • 615 Squadron at RAF Jessore, India - From the Collection of Walter James "Bill" Tyrrell

    615 Squadron at RAF Jessore, India - From the Collection of Walter James "Bill" Tyrrell

  • 615 Squadron, RAF Valley? From the collection of Walter James "Bill" Tyrrell

    615 Squadron, RAF Valley? From the collection of Walter James "Bill" Tyrrell

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Hurricane Mk.I, V6878, KW-T, at RAF Valley with 615 Squadron

    Hurricane Mk.I, V6878, KW-T, at RAF Valley with 615 Squadron

  • 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 ...
  • 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.
  • No.3 Squadron with Hawker Hurricane Mk.I, 1939.

    No.3 Squadron with Hawker Hurricane Mk.I, 1939.

  • Oral History: Paul Farnes

    Oral History: Paul Farnes

    An oral history recording of Paul Farnes, the last remaining Battle of Britain pilot from RAF Kenley
  • Pilot Officer Allan Corkett of No.253 Squadron

    Pilot Officer Allan Corkett of No.253 Squadron

    Allan Corkett flew with No.253 Squadron at RAF Kenley during the Battle of Britain. Here, Jo Corkett pays tribute to the relative she sadly never met and Dave Brocklehurst MBE, of Kent Battle of Britain Museum, explains the significance of the items which Allan donated to the museum.
  • 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."
  • Pilot Officer Hugh Henry-May and his brother Roy

    Pilot Officer Hugh Henry-May and his brother Roy

  • Pilot Officer Hugh Henry-May Photographs

    Pilot Officer Hugh Henry-May Photographs

    We are indebted to Michael Henry-May for these beautiful photos of Pilot Officer Hugh Henry-May and his family.  Hugh lost ...
  • The Diary of Sergeant Wladyslaw Mordasiewicz

    The Diary of Sergeant Wladyslaw Mordasiewicz

    Sergeant Wladyslaw Mordasiewicz was a Polish serviceman who served in the 302 Polish Fighter Squadron during the Second World War. In 1941, 302 Squadron was stationed at RAF Kenley for five months, where Sergeant Mordasiewicz served as an office orderly from 7 April to 5 September. Despite only a short stay, he was able to recount in his diary some notable and interesting occurrences during his time at Kenley.
  • The Early Hurricanes of No.3 Squadron and the Crash of Hugh Henry-May.

    The Early Hurricanes of No.3 Squadron and the Crash of Hugh Henry-May.

    In March 1938, No.3 Squadron were proud to be the second R.A.F. Fighter squadron, after No.111, at Northolt, to get ...
  • The Tragic Death of Flying Officer Patrick Philip Woods-Scawen D.F.C.

    The Tragic Death of Flying Officer Patrick Philip Woods-Scawen D.F.C.

    Sunday 1st September, 1940, saw 11 Hurricanes from 85 Squadron, based at RAF Croydon, sent out to intercept a raid heading approaching Tunbridge Wells and heading towards Kenley....
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