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  • Overview

    Overview

    The Kenley Revival Oral History Project aims to capture the stories of people who had a connection to Kenley airfield ...
  • RAF Kenley 1946 -Present

    RAF Kenley 1946 -Present

    The end of the war in 1945 saw the transition of the RAF from propeller driven to jet driven aircraft ...
  • Walking guide

    Walking guide

    Kenley Common is more than a nature reserve or museum: it is a place where local people and visitors from ...
  • Flora and fauna

    Flora and fauna

    March, April and May is when the grassland flowering on Kenley Common reaches its peak. Expect to find on the ...
  • History of the Common

    History of the Common

    It is believed that Kenley Common was cleared of forest in prehistoric times to be cultivated for crops and later ...
  • A Public Open Space

    A Public Open Space

    It is believed that Kenley Common was cleared of forest in prehistoric times to be cultivated for crops and later ...
  • RAFA Portcullis Club

    RAFA Portcullis Club

    Established in 1970, the Portcullis Club is the meeting place for the Kenley & Caterham branch of the Royal Air ...
  • Surrey Hills Gliding Club

    Surrey Hills Gliding Club

    The Surrey Hills Gliding Club Ltd (SHGC) has been operating from Kenley since 1985 and is owned and operated by ...
  • Partners and Supporters

    Partners and Supporters

    The Kenley Revival Project has been supported by a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to protect the heritage of the most intact fighter airfield from World War II.
  • Visitor Information

    Visitor Information

    Visitor Access Kenley Common, Hayes Lane, Croydon, CR8 is easily accessible by public transport. Train The closest stations to Kenley Common are Whyteleafe South, ...
  • RAF Kenley 1939 - 1945

    RAF Kenley 1939 - 1945

    RAF Kenley was re-activated at the end of January 1940 when Hurricanes of No 3 Squadron took up residence, even ...
  • RAF Kenley 1917-1939

    RAF Kenley 1917-1939

    In June 1917 an area of Coulsdon Common, part of which was in use as a golf course, was commandeered for ...
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