History of Manston Airfield 100 years of flight

Because of some of the detail for the daily posts, you can see today’s events on our timeline page

#OnThisDay1935

No.607 'Durham' Sqn (RAF reserve) depart after their attachment.

The Kent and Middlesex Group Royal Engineers from the Territorial Army arrive on attachment for their summer camp.

#OnThisDay1944

No.616 Sqn - The weather had improved and at 0930 hrs, the Anti-Diver patrols commenced. F/L Mike Graves sighted a Diver in the Ashford/Robertsbridge area but he was too far behind and his shots missed. Whilst manoeuvring for a second attack a Mustang sent the V1 crashing to the ground.

#OnThisDay1945

Czech Wing paraded and inspected by Air Marshall Sir John Slessor and Air Marshall Karel Janousek.

The History of Manston Airfield site is dedicated to the history of Manston Airfield, in Kent from its first official usage back in 1916.

It is intended to bring together the various sources of information at events, squadrons, aircraft and personnel that have been involved in the site.

The site and social media pages are currently all non-profit making. Obviously we do incur costs so any contributions via donations or online sales are appreciated to ensure this project continues.

We are not directly connected with either of the two museums currently at Manston, but may work alongside them.

Due to the amount of history, it is likely that this site will be continually updated and extended and is not intended to be a complete historical record for some time to come.