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

• #OnThisDay1918
• Aircraftman 1st Class Ernest Walter Johnson F/17153, aged 21 and Aircraftsman 1st Class George W. Prior F/31588 killed at RNAS Manston. Details and aircraft unknown. Aircraftman 1st Class Johnson is buried in Minster Cemetery.
• #OnThisDay1964
• No.618 Sqn's Cadet Martin became the first student on a course to solo in a glider at Manston.

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.