RAF Kenley and 615 GS
Just a heads up for September 2020 for anyone involved with 615 Gliding School at RAF Kenley circa 1960-80.
It is proposed to have a meet at our former 'home' at a time to be decided that will celebrate that great airfield and our time there whilst it was still in its original 'timewarp' from the Battle of Britain.
615 fittingly carries on the number of one of the famous pre war 'County' squadrons in this case SURREY, and although still recovering from the infamous ATC gliding pause is still in being and working up to normal ops again.as a VGS.
Former instructors and Staff Cadets are all welcome and if any Cadet who gained his A&B 3 solo's (as was) so much the better.
Kenley was never improved or expanded for jet operations therefore is the most complete and original 11 Group airfield left, and until the recent construction of a fence on the peri track (no comment) the airfield was still in its wartime state.
To have this station as a base for Cadet flying was indeed a privilege for us, and those that experienced its use have great respect for its historic past.
Felon and Farns have posted on here so lets get the ball rolling and see if we can round up those from that time.