KF's pictures
Ah Kenley in its prime; that is before the hangar burnt down with all the equipment (1978)
New married quarters had been built alongside Hayes Lane, and flats had 'grown' on the camp on the sites of pre war hangars destroyed in the 1940 raid. In fact the outline of several of the original hangars show up well.
The 1947 AC Saloon was painted blue during one non flying w-end with the help of course cadets, and scripted Cobra Eater. Spinning in the snow was a regular feature during the winter with competitions for complete high speeds spins being done on the main runway. Best runs were with a brand new 1500 VW Beetle loaned by the CFI ( 3 complete spins from 60 mph).
Never as well know as Biggin, yet Kenley survives as the most complete 11 Group Battle of Britain airfield that has retained its 1940 looks. Long may it continue. Its long term resident 615 Gliding school is still extent despite not having any serviceable machines to fly since 2014 due to gross incompetence of the RAF. A civilian club now operates during the week days. 615 has survived the 'Gliding cull' but awaits re equipping with refurbished gliders and new winches. (it will rise again just like its home)