History of Manston Airfield - From 1916 to the present day
Updated and expanded for 2024 for the 80th Anniversary But there is still more to add! Because this post is now starting to turn into a bit of a monster...
A Hawker Hurricane Mk IIB in the markings of 174 (Mauritius) Sqn based at RAF Manston. Image used with permission from Stephen Brown. You can purchase artwork based on his...
Manston’s role in Operation Market Garden, 17th September 1944
September 17, 2024
Battle of Britain Day, 15th September 1940
September 15, 2024
On this day, 28th August 1942, 56 emergency landings
August 28, 2024
Manston attacked on ‘The Hardest Day’, 18th August 1940
August 18, 2024
Rise and Defend – The USAF At Manston 1950-1958
August 31, 2006
South Goodwin Lightship Disaster, 26/27th November 1954
November 27, 2023
On this day, 28th August 1942, 56 emergency landings
August 28, 2024
V-1 Flying Bomb Aces by Mark Postlethwaite
August 4, 2017
Manston’s role on D-Day, 6th June 1944
June 6, 2024
Manston’s role in Operation Market Garden, 17th September 1944
September 17, 2024
Lympne Airfield At War and Peace
June 6, 2014
