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	raf kenley (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		RAF Kenley (or Kenley Aerodrome) was the home of the Royal Flying Corps in World War One and the RAF in World War Two.
		During World War II RAF Kenley was one of the three main fighter stations, together with Croydon Airport and Biggin Hill, responsible for the air-defence of London.
		It was during the crucial days of the Battle of Britain that all three RAF stations came into their own, fighting off the overwhelming might of the German Luftwaffe.
	www.yourencyclopedia.net /raf_kenley.html (278 words)

	RAF Topcliffe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		RAF Topcliffe is a Royal Air Force station in North Yorkshire.
		It is a sattelite station of RAF Linton-on-Ouse.
		The wartime control tower, with modifications, is still used, and the station is referred to as RAF Topcliffe by the RAF.
	read-and-go.hopto.org /Royal-Air-Force-stations/RAF-Topcliffe.html (130 words)

	RAF Kai Tak - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation RAF Kai Tak (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		RAF Kai Tak - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation RAF Kai Tak.
		RAF Kai Tak was a Royal Air Force station in Hong Kong.
		From 1968 - 1978 it was used by various RAF helicopter units.
	www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/RAF-Kai-Tak.html (125 words)

	August 18th 1940
		Once at their target, the 12 Junkers Ju88s were to approach Kenley from the east and make a precision dive bombing attack on the hangars and buildings on the south side of Kenley aerodrome.
		This new spectacle could be seen from many miles away, and soon Kenley's combat Spitfires and Hurricanes were circling round the monster funnel of dirty smoke as their pilots tried to spot somewhere to land in the crated grass.
		As at Kenley, the ground staff released the PAC rockets as the Do17s made their approach and accounted for the destruction of two of them.
	www.battleofbritain.net /0028.html (5263 words)

	Squadron and Personality Biographies
		Flew the Hurricane from RAF Kenley in the Battle of Britain after suffering heavy losses in the Battle of France.
		Attacks on RAF airfields brought its operations inland and by the end of September 1940 it was claiming 75 Luftwaffe victims.
		Flew the Hurricane from RAF Kenley in the Battle of Britain, losing six on 18th August 1940 when Kenley was bombed and another five written off in air fighting, but fought on.
	www.rafmuseum.org.uk /cosford/exhibitions/loco_plates/squadron_personal.cfm (1086 words)

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		On August 18, 1940, RAF Kenley was attacked by nine low- flying Dornier Do I 7s, flying in three waves of three and causing much damage and many casualties.
		When the RAF Regiment was formed in 1942, he and his unit were incorporated into it.
		He is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Bea, who was an inspiration to other RAF wives in times of peace as much as in periods of active service.
	www.rafregiment.freeservers.com /2001.htm (677 words)

	RAF Kenley - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation RAF Kenley (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		RAF Kenley - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation RAF Kenley.
		RAF Kenley (or Kenley Aerodrome) was a station of the Royal Flying Corps in World War I and the RAF in World War II.
		It is indeed in a former aircraft parking area of one of these blast pens that a memorial was opened on 19th August 2000 which has been dedicated to the Royal Air Force and Allies of sixty years before, with the inscription:
	www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/RAF-Kenley.html (485 words)

	The Battle of Britain - Home Page
		Detling was one of the 11 Group satellite airfields used by units on a day-to-day basis as required, often flights or squadrons would detach to such an airfield in the morning and return to their main operating and maintenance base in the evening.
		Royal Navy fighters were permanently based there, and occasionally RAF units were detached, using the airfield in the same way as a satellite or relief landing ground.
		Lympne was one of the 11 Group satellite airfields used by units on a day-to-day basis as required, often flights or squadrons would detach to such an airfield in the morning and return to their main operating and maintenance base in the evening.
	www.raf.mod.uk /bob1940/11group.html (912 words)

	SVVS Visit to Wattenden Arms near RAF Kenley
		The old 'RAF Station Kenley' is on the North Downs just south of Croydon and was together with Biggin Hill part of a ring of 'sector centres' used by the RAF to defended London and central England during 'The Battle of Britain'.
		In 1943 it became the base of the RCAF Canadian 'Kenley Wing' flying Spitfire Mk Vs. Today suburban housing is closing in on all sides of the old airbase.
		In August 2000 a monument was erected on the north-west side of the field to commemorate the vital role RAF Kenley played in the war.
	www.svvs.org /wattenden.shtml (716 words)

	RAF Kenley extract
		Deciding the whereabouts of the aircraft under such circumstances made life difficult in the Operations Room and led to much inspired guesswork by the duty crew.
		To make possible an earlier response to German activity, a Kenley Sector squadron was regularly sent down to Hawkinge aerodrome, perched on high ground at the back of Folkestone on the Kent coast.
		Although not in the home Sector, its forward position was considered to be of sufficient tactical importance to warrant the move.
	www.bourne-society.org.uk /raf_kenley_extract.htm (310 words)

	Printer Friendly Format - This Is Local London (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Veterans who served at RAF Kenley during World War Two attended the event on Saturday, commemoring the 65th anniversary of the battle.
		Mr Yates was at Kenley on August 19, 1940, the day after the airfield was heavily bombed by the German Luftwaffe.
		The RAF Kenley Salute was organised by Mike Street, Brian Molnar, Stephen Hill and Martin Vaux.
	www.thisislocallondon.co.uk /misc/print.php?artid=622833 (181 words)

	RAF KENLEY - Find Friends from RAF KENLEY at Forces Reunited (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Burchell was at RAF Kenley between 1950 and 1955
		Ernest Davis was at RAF Kenley between 1950 and 1948
		Brian Roberts was at RAF Kenley between 1959 and 1970
	www.forcesreunited.org.uk /namearchive/units/RAFNames/RAF-Kenley.html (147 words)

	R L R Atcherley_P
		In 1929, he was selected as a member of the RAF High Speed Flight which was tasked with flying Britain's entries in the Schneider Trophy Air Races.
		On his return to the UK, he assumed command of RAF Drem in Scotland, where he continued development of his night landing light system, eventually adopted by the RAF and known as the 'Drem' system.
		At Kenley he often flew with the Wing but after protests from the squadron commanders that he could not see the enemy quick enough and when asked by the AOC in C to stop flying with the Wing he readily agreed.
	www.rafweb.org /Biographies/AtcherleyR.htm (1581 words)

	Aviation and Military Autographs - We specialise in Luftwaffe Knights Cross Autographs, U.Boat Knights Cross Autographs ...
		SC29a RAF Coltishall signed Adolf Galland KC with Diamonds (104 victories) died 1996, Karl-Heinz Bendert KC (55 victories), died 1983, Dietrich Hrabak KC with Oakleaves (125 victories) died 1995, Friedrich Korner KC (36 victories) died 1998, Rolf Pingel KC (26 victories) died 2000.
		SC30a RAF Uxbridge signed Heinz Ebeling KC (18 victories) died 1987, Siegfried Fischer KC Stuka pilot 723 missions, Wolf-Dietrich Huy KC with Oakleaves (40 victories), Erhard Jahnert KC with Oakleaves Stuka pilot 622 missions, Karl-Hermann Millahn KC bomber pilot, Martin Mossdorf KC Stuka pilot 150 missions.
		SC39a RAF Leeming signed Kurt Buhligen KC with Swords (112 victories) died 1985, Helmut Haugk KC (18 victories) died 1992, Bernhard Jope KC with Oakleaves bomber pilot, Fritz Pockrandt KC bomber pilot.
	www.bpstamps.co.uk /csc.htm (3038 words)

	EMC Intro (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		In fact the RAF maintained a substantial force in the North of England and Scotland.
		One of the key actions on this day was the combined attack on the RAF stations at Kenley and Biggin Hill South of London which took place at lunchtime.
		The RAF would be helped by a 90mph wind from the North West at 18-20k which meant that by the time the bombers reached London few escorting fighters would have the fuel to help the bombers.
	emc.warbirdsiii.com /53 (1048 words)

	Whyteleafe Net - Forum: List of messages (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The former RAF houses in Gauntlet Crescent are being demolished to make way for new houses.
		So the RAF must have sold off many of the buildings and some of the land around the aerodrome.
		My uncle was born on Whtyleave Hill and is now 82 and remembers going on the aerodrome to collect bullets from the planes when they were test firing their guns to calibrate them about 1930, they were chased off by the Mlitary police.
	www.whyteleafe.net /community/forum/re-kenley-aerodrome/1086381049.htm (1067 words)

	House of Commons Hansard Written Answers for 5 Mar 1996 (pt 6)
		Following the rejection of the proposal to create a civil enclave at RAF Northolt, the Government have consulted further with the business aviation industry to identify working arrangements at RAF Northolt which could improve the service offered to civil users and to business in the south-east more generally.
		Additionally, there are a number of other stations currently under consideration for alternative defence use and which may ultimately be passed for disposal, and others where some land is surplus to requirements and is either in disposal or may be passed for disposal.
		The number of RAF aircraft either substantially damaged or destroyed in air accidents in the years in question are as follows:
	www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk /pa/cm199596/cmhansrd/vo960305/text/60305w06.htm (1118 words)

	Blast pen - TheBestLinks.com - Essex, World War 2, RAF Kenley, Air raid shelter, ...
		A blast pen was a specially-constructed E-shaped double bay at British World War 2 fighter stations, being either 150feet or 190feet wide and 80feet front-to-back, accommodating aircraft for safe-keeping against bomb blasts and splinters during enemy air-attacks.
		The longer spine section behind the parking areas usually encloses a narrow corridor for aircrew and servicing personnel to use as an air raid shelters.
		Examples may still be seen at the present Kenley Aerodrome and at North Weald aerodrome in Essex close to "The Squadron" bar, some pens have had their second bay removed over the years, thus becoming U-shaped.
	www.thebestlinks.com /Blast_pen.html (213 words)

	KENLEY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Search the KENLEY Family Message Boards at Ancestry.com (if available).
		Search the KENLEY Family Resource Center at RootsWeb.com (if available).
		Find graves of people named KENLEY at Find-a-Grave.com (or add one that you know).
	www.worldhistory.com /surname/US/K/KENLEY.htm (73 words)

	Croydon Guardian (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		As part of the unveiling of the long-awaited RAF Kenley Tribute - commemorating the bravery of the airfield's military aircrews - Second World War aircraft are being invited back to the aerodrome.
		Hurricanes were the principle aircraft based at RAF Kenley during the war and were instrumental in defending Britain during the dark days of 1940.
		The RAF Kenley Tribute Day, with free entry and parking, runs from 10am to 5pm.
	www.croydonguardian.co.uk /archive/display.var.490868.0.0.html (181 words)

	1408 (Dorking) Squadron \| RAF Kenley
		In August 1940 the German luftwaffe started the attacks and bombings of RAF Fighter Stations.
		The goal, to destroy the RAF on the ground or air and to eliminate the treat of attack from the skies for Operation Sealion!
		The RAF were quick to respond to the threat with all available airpower, Defiants, Beaufighter, Hurricanes and the well known Spitfire.
	www.angelfire.com /sd/1408sqn/kenley.html (276 words)

	618 Volunteer Gliding school History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		On 1st December 1945, it moved to Gravesend, from where in June 1946 it went to RAF Detling on the North Downs and then to RAF West Malling for the period between September 1949 and September 1950.
		Following the U.S. Naval Facility withdrawal from RAF West Malling in late 1963, the airfield was placed on a care and maintenance status.
		He and some of the staff joined 615 VGS at Kenley and were able to run courses at other airfields.
	www.618vgs.org.uk /history.php?username= (2160 words)

	NS(RAF)A (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		RAF Innsworth 1953/55 Hut 48- RAF Barnwood/Elmbridge Court.
		I was inducted (abducted!) into the RAF in August 1955 at Cardington.
		I was in the RAF between 1956-58 and did square-bashing at Wilmslow from mid July to end of August.
	www.nsrafa.com /index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=47 (2109 words)

	Some CV's of ex RAF Apprentices (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		RAF Chigwell (Detached to RAF Kenley) for servicing of ex Christmas Island Radar AA 3 Mk 7's.
		Designed, developed, installed and maintained electronic exhibits at the RAF exhibition stand at the Earls Court Radio Show in 1960 and 1961.
		RAF Henlow as Task Controller in the Engineering HQ.
	barry_froggatt.users.btopenworld.com /mitchell.html (581 words)

	Tour Kenley at Local.co.uk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Kenley 1975 (© Mark Stanley) Kenley airfield Airfield Today: Housing, parkland Tower Type: Small Control Room built on side of G.S. Shed (Belfast Truss) hangar Tower:
		Trips in Kenley at local.co.uk - Find local web sites about Trips that cover the Kenley area.
		April 2nd Friday - Kenley Common Time to check and open up the network of footpaths across the Common.
	www.local.co.uk /Kenley/Tour (422 words)

	RAF Kenley (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		No. 485 Squadron RAF (N.Z.) 1941 - 1942
		No. 452 Squadron RAF (Aus) 1941 - 1942
		No. 661 Squadron RAF RA & RAF 1949
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/R/RAF-Kenley.htm (311 words)

	Category:Royal Air Force stations - Wikpedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		This category is for past and present Royal Air Force stations, both flying and non-flying.
		It includes locations not owned by the RAF but where it has a permenant presence.
		This page was last modified 00:09, 22 Jan 2005.
	www.bostoncoop.net /~tpryor/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Royal_Air_Force_stations (39 words)

	CATS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE I, "ZP-G", 74 Sqn RAF, Hornchurch, February 1940 [A0010]
		SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE I, "FY-A", 611 Sqn RAF, Digby, February 1940 [A0011]
		SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE FR.18, TP206 "J", 60 Sqn RAF, Kuala Lumpur, 1949 [A0056]
	members.aol.com /RKent19111/cats.htm (1253 words)

	More-j Kenley at Local.co.uk
		More-g in Kenley at local.co.uk - Find local web sites about More-g that cover the Kenley area.
		More-e in Kenley at local.co.uk - Find local web sites about More-e that cover the Kenley area.
		The Kenley Press, 6 Wall End Road, London, E6 2NR, 020 8472 1806,,
	www.local.co.uk /Kenley/More-j (503 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		RAF Doncaster (Yorkshire) formerly RFC Doncaster (1914) Royal Flying Corps
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		Run a web search on List of RAF stations.
	www.everybase.com /List_of_RAF_stations (98 words)

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