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  • WAAF's first posting at Kenley airfield - August 1940

    WAAF's first posting at Kenley airfield - August 1940

    From the very outbreak of World War II all of the military services were eager to enlist women so that ...
  • Mum's story of the Hardest Day

    Mum's story of the Hardest Day

    An August 18th 1940 Kenley raid story. In 1940 my mother was living with her parents in Oak Road, Caterham. ...
  • Memory of an evacuee

    Memory of an evacuee

    I was evacuated from Highbury, London, with my school in September 1939.
  • Conservation conundrum - a story in concrete

    Conservation conundrum - a story in concrete

    Here at Kenley Revival HQ we have never been short of surprises. Whether it be the stories of those who lived, served or played at RAF Kenley during the Battle of Britain to the very fabric of the site's architecture itself.
  • Want to help with the event?

    Want to help with the event?

    We are now recruiting for volunteers to help run our Sky Heroes event on the 10 September. The day is open to the public from 12-5pm so we are looking for volunteers that can help between 11-6pm. Please get in touch if you can help for the day or even a few hours with the role below which suits you.
  • What's on

    What's on

    Here's a map of the day with what's going on - keep checking back for updates!
  • Sky Heroes Event poster

    Sky Heroes Event poster

    Many thanks to Simon Grant at Monogram Fine Artists for creating our wonderful event poster!  
  • Kenley Aerodrome 1940 - Recollections

    Kenley Aerodrome 1940 - Recollections

    My starting primary school in my mind coincided with what Rob Wilton the comedian called “the day war broke out” adding “my wife said to me, Rob what are you doing to win this war”.
  • Free Kenley Revival teaching resources!

    Free Kenley Revival teaching resources!

  • Getting here and access

    Getting here and access

    Information on how to get to the event by free shuttlebus, public transport or by car. Please note there is limited grass parking available onsite and all cars must vacate the site by 5pm.
  • Brace for KC52 Blast Pen Spine Wall

    Brace for KC52 Blast Pen Spine Wall

  • Inspection hatch for Lincoln Avro Bomber

    Inspection hatch for Lincoln Avro Bomber

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