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  • Kenley on V.E. Day

    Kenley on V.E. Day

    Most people remember RAF Kenley for the crucial role it played in the defence of London during the Battle of Britain in 1940, but by VE Day in May 1945, the situation had changed dramatically, and so had Kenley. 
  • Flight Lieutenant William Terence Clark DFM (11th April 1919-7th May 2020)

    Flight Lieutenant William Terence Clark DFM (11th April 1919-7th May 2020)

    We are saddened to learn that Flight Lieutenant William Terence Clark has passed away this evening, only a few weeks after his 101st birthday. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends.
  • Gloster Gauntlet, K5359, No.17 Squadron, 8th May, 1939

    Gloster Gauntlet, K5359, No.17 Squadron, 8th May, 1939

  • Flight Sergeant (Pilot) William George Uttley

    Flight Sergeant (Pilot) William George Uttley

    George was born 16th January, 1922, in Yorkshire. His Father, Gibson Uttley, a Yorkshireman, was working as a Special Investigator for the Department of Pensions and National Health, in Toronto, when George enlisted in May 1941. His Mother, Ethel Smith, was from Leicestershire.
  • Flight Sergeant Charles Williston McKim

    Flight Sergeant Charles Williston McKim

    "Mac" was 21 years old, the son of Robert Taylor McKim, a clergyman, and Mary Annetta Renfrew Gilchrist, of Westfield, New Brunswick. 
  • No.17 Squadron Bristol Bulldog crash, 7th May, 1936

    No.17 Squadron Bristol Bulldog crash, 7th May, 1936

  • Sergeant (Pilot) Arnold George McNeil

    Sergeant (Pilot) Arnold George McNeil

    Arnold, known as "Mick", was born on 9th December, 1919. He was the son of William and Emily McNeil (nee Burgess), of New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand.
  • Sergeant (Pilot) James Joseph Burke

    Sergeant (Pilot) James Joseph Burke

    James was the son of Patrick and Annie Burke (nee Maher) of Temuka, Canterbury, New Zealand.
  • Warrant Officer (Pilot) David Malyon Russell

    Warrant Officer (Pilot) David Malyon Russell

    David Malyon Russell was the son of John and Beatrice Hawes Russell. He left behind a wife, Violet Ada Russell (nee Surridge), of Manurewa, Auckland.
  • Kenley Veteran and Helicopter Pioneer,  Robert McLean Cooke

    Kenley Veteran and Helicopter Pioneer, Robert McLean Cooke

    On 19th April, 1943, a serious accident befell Pilot Officer Cooke (J21231) of No.416 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force, during take-off from Kenley...
  • Sergeant Paul Frederick Green

    Sergeant Paul Frederick Green

    Sgt. Green was shot down by a FW190 during Circus 137, on the 25th April, 1942.
  • Group Captain Hugh Wolfe Corner AFC MB ChB MD FRCP

    Group Captain Hugh Wolfe Corner AFC MB ChB MD FRCP

    On the afternoon of 25th April, 1942, Squadron Leader "Hawkeye" Wells led the Kenley Wing on Circus 137. Group Captain Corner was shot down and baled out too low over the Channel. Having no known grave, he is remembered on the Runnymede Memorial.
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