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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 'The Hardest Day' - 9th Staffel, KG76, Low Level Raid on Kenley.

    'The Hardest Day' - 9th Staffel, KG76, Low Level Raid on Kenley.

    Nine Dornier Do17 bombers of the 9th Staffel took off from Cormeilles-En-Vexin, North of Paris, shortly before Midday on 18th August, 1940. RAF Kenley was their target. A summary of the crews and their fates.
  • Oral History: Ted Ballam

    Oral History: Ted Ballam

    Ted Ballam's childhood memories of RAF Kenley
  • 403 Squadron Church Service - 21st March 1943

    403 Squadron Church Service - 21st March 1943

    On 21st March, 1943, No.403 squadron, RCAF, attended a short church service in their dispersal hut at RAF Kenley.
  • 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.
  • "Buck" McNair and the Injury He Tried to Hide

    "Buck" McNair and the Injury He Tried to Hide

    On 28th July, 1943, Squadron Leader 'Buck' McNair of 421 squadron, RCAF, escaped with his life when the engine of his Spitfire failed, forcing him to ditch in Channel. However, the injury he sustained that day eventually ended his flying career, though he kept it secret and returned to flying in combat within a month...
  • Kenley's Blast Pens

    Kenley's Blast Pens

    Originally there were 12 pens at Kenley, of which all except one still exist in various states of completeness. In this article, Neil Broughton examines their construction and the differences between them.
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