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  • Kenley Air Show - 1980

    Kenley Air Show - 1980

  • Bravery Rewarded - AC David G. Roberts and Kenley's Unusual Weapon

    Bravery Rewarded - AC David G. Roberts and Kenley's Unusual Weapon

    Aircraftman Roberts brought down a Dornier Do.17 using Kenley's Parachute and Cable system - the first time the weapon was used successfully.
  • 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.
  • Anthony Yeoell's Photographs - c.1975

    Anthony Yeoell's Photographs - c.1975

  • 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.
  • The 'Missing Man' at the Investiture

    The 'Missing Man' at the Investiture

    These press clippings from the collection of F/Sgt. "Pat" Glover, mark a moment of celebration for No.615 Squadron, when two of their pilots were invested with the Distinguished Flying Cross at Buckingham Palace, but someone was missing.
  • Sergeant Pilot Peter Sydney Hawke - No.64 Squadron

    Sergeant Pilot Peter Sydney Hawke - No.64 Squadron

  • F/Sgt. D. H. Leason of No.615 Squadron - Photographs and Documents

    F/Sgt. D. H. Leason of No.615 Squadron - Photographs and Documents

  • Flight Sergeant D. H. Leason - Letters Home, 1940

    Flight Sergeant D. H. Leason - Letters Home, 1940

    Douglas Harry Leason served in the RAF from the end of January 1936, until November 1945. We don't have many details about his service, but know that he was with No.615 Squadron in France and at Kenley during 1939/1940.
  • A Letter from "Dutch"

    A Letter from "Dutch"

    This letter dated 20th July 1945, was sent to Flight Sergeant "Pat" Glover by Petrus "Dutch" Hugo, who had risen up the ranks since the two had been stationed together at Kenley during the Battle of Britain.
  • Flight Sergeant "Pat" Glover's Documents, Badges and Keepsakes

    Flight Sergeant "Pat" Glover's Documents, Badges and Keepsakes

  • My Mum's War - The Story of Flight Sergeant "Pat" Glover

    My Mum's War - The Story of Flight Sergeant "Pat" Glover

    On 15th September 1939, Marjorie was one of the first women in her area to sign up. She joined the WAAF and was posted to Kenley Aerodrome.
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