#OnThisDay1943 (22 January) No.609 Sqn ORB: No less than 11 patrols, on 4 different patrol lines, including 1 from Ashford to Canterbury, the Spits that should be doing this being away on a sweep. 2 of the... facebook.com/manstonhistory…

#OnThisDay1943 (22 January) No.331 Sqn Spitfire IX BS144 piloted by Lt. Svein Heglund crash landed at Manston after an engine fire during Circus 253. Pilot safe.

#OnThisDay1944 (22 January) No.609 Sqn ORB: Weather poor again. There is a ‘duff’ 5-minute scramble, lasting 1255-1305. Squadron released 1300.

#OnThisDay1941 (23 January) No.92 Sqn ORB: Clearer today. One sortie went off. P/O Fokes and Sgt. Lloyd damaged Dornier 172 over the Thames.

#OnThisDay1943 (23 January) No.609 Sqn ORB: Double patrols again, totalling 9, plus an abortive Rhubarb, led by F/O Lallemand, which returns owing to cloud being on the deck in Belgium. At 1940 Intruders are... facebook.com/manstonhistory…

#OnThisDay1943 (23 January) No.137 Squadron Whirlwinds took off for a Rhubarb operation. F/O Alfred 'Ted' Brown 141474 RAF, aged 27 in Whirlwind P7095 SF-H and Lt. Neville Austin Freeman (19862) SAAF took off at... facebook.com/manstonhistory…

#OnThisDay1944 (23 January) No.609 Sqn ORB: A ‘dove’ section is sent out at 1325 to explore the weather. This leads to 2 air tests and 2 sector recces by new pilots, in the course of which F/Sgt Ashworth touches... facebook.com/manstonhistory…

#OnThisDay1941 (24 January) No.92 Sqn ORB: Low cloud making flying impossible.

#OnThisDay1943 (24 January) No.609 Sqn ORB: 4 patrols, after which flying is stopped by fog.

#OnThisDay1944 (24 January) No.609 Sqn ORB: At 0840 6 a/c of 609, with a similar number from 198, leave Manston for Coltishall, thence with 3 sqdn to carry out a L.R. escort job with about 2 dozen Beaufighters on... facebook.com/manstonhistory…

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#OnThisDay1940 (15 September) Now known as “Battle of Britain Day” – the Luftwaffe launched two huge bombing raids on London. Believing that the RAF was close to breaking point, the attacks were a repeat of their devastating attack eight days before manstonhistory.org.uk/battle-of-brit…

Historic events continue at #Manston airfield just as they have for over 100 years. manstonhistory.org.uk #OperationStack #OperationBrock

Here's hoping that all those drivers currently stuck at our historic Manston and elsewhere are soon on their way to their families. #staysafe #Manston #rafmanston #kent #operationBrock #operationstack #COVID19 #merrychristmas2020 Artwork: “Winter of 41” by Philip E. West

#OnThisDay1942 (12 February) A KEY EVENT IN MANSTON'S HISTORY Six Fairey Swordfish of 825 Sqn FAA commanded by Lt Cmdr Eugene Esmonde DSO take off from RAF Manston to attack the largest German battle fleet ever assembled, 'The Channel Dash'. manstonhistory.org.uk/channel-dash-b…

RAF Manston as seen in 1959. Shows control tower, closed buildings, FIDO system, deserted runway, hangar, commemoration Spitfire, & disused barracks. From the BBC Archive (no audio).

🇬🇧De Havilland "Mosquito" FB.VI serial number TA540 UP-G of RAuxAF 605 Sqn built at Hartfield as a fighter-bomber, and delivered in operation in April 1945. It is seen here in maintenance at RAF Manston.

A KEY EVENT IN MANSTON'S HISTORY Six Fairey Swordfish of 825 Sqn FAA commanded by Lt Cmdr Eugene Esmonde DSO took off from RAF Manston to attack the largest German battle fleet ever assembled who were mounting 'The Channel Dash'. Read all about it here: manstonhistory.org.uk/channel-dash-b…

The Valentine’s Day ‘Battle of the MTB’ – 14th February 1943 manstonhistory.org.uk/valentines-day…

#OTD in 1940, the #Dunkirk evacuation began. The Bunker played a crucial role during this time, scrambling 4,903 aircraft to provide air cover and protection. Learn more about the role the bunker played in our Dunkirk 80 Exhibition. 🎟️ buff.ly/2LUwk3i