History of Manston Airfield - From 1916 to the present day
No.48 Sqn’s Avro Anson K6158 flown by Sgt Plt Gwilym James Maurice (pilot, aged 23), Flt Lt George Edward Strangman (navigator), Aircraftman Stanley McCabe (radio operator) and F/L Reginald John...
Herald of Free Enterprise Disaster, 6th March 1987
March 6, 2025
The Valentine’s Day ‘Battle of the MTB’ – 14th February 1943
February 14, 2025
Channel Dash – The Bravest of the Brave
February 12, 2025
Rise and Defend – The USAF At Manston 1950-1958
August 31, 2006
South Goodwin Lightship Disaster, 26/27th November 1954
November 27, 2024
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
