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No.253 Squadron

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Kenley's Few - Alec Albert Gray Trueman

    Kenley's Few - Alec Albert Gray Trueman

    Alexander (“Alec”) Albert Gray Trueman was born in the town of Sackville in New Brunswick Canada in 1914.  His father, ...
  • 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 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 J. K. G. Clifton - Letter and Pilot's Licence

    Pilot Officer J. K. G. Clifton - Letter and Pilot's Licence

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