Six heavy attacks, the first at 0600hrs (TBC) when approximately 80 aircraft crossed the coast to Thanet, left Manston unserviceable after the heavy raid at 1520hrs, despite its many tunnels...
During the First World War, the earlier raids by Zeppelin airships had brought the war to the civilian population on home soil. However, their impact was slight compared to the...
“The Hardest Day” Described by many as “The Hardest Day”, Manston escaped most of what the Luftwaffe would today throw at the RAF. The air battles that day were amongst...
At 1140hrs, a large formation of enemy aircraft was detected forming up over Calais by Dover and Pevensey radar. Four squadrons were brought to readiness, including seven Spitfires of No.65...
12th August 1940 marked the first major raid inland against RAF airfields by the Luftwaffe and Manston was to feel the full force of the offensive. By the end of the...
RAF Manston yet again played its part in history when the jet engine age was born. In July 1944, the first operational jet squadron was initially based at Manston and...
Air Speed Record set at Reculver, 7th November 1945
November 7, 2023
An unexpected passenger in a Handley Page O/100 on 4th November 1916
November 4, 2023
Manston’s role in Operation Market Garden, 17th September 1944
September 17, 2023
Battle of Britain Day, 15th September 1940
September 15, 2023
On this day, 28th August 1942, 56 emergency landings
August 28, 2023
Rise and Defend – The USAF At Manston 1950-1958
August 31, 2006
South Goodwin Lightship Disaster, 26/27th November 1954
November 27, 2022
On this day, 28th August 1942, 56 emergency landings
August 28, 2023
V-1 Flying Bomb Aces by Mark Postlethwaite
August 4, 2017
Manston’s role in Operation Market Garden, 17th September 1944
September 17, 2023
Manston’s role on D-Day, 6th June 1944
June 6, 2023
Lympne Airfield At War and Peace
June 6, 2014
