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 painting, here: https://www.stephenbrownaviationart.com/search/products?keywords=Hurricane+Homecoming
No.174 Squadron with their Hurricanes were based at Manston from 03/03/1942 to 09/07/1942, 12/07/1942 to 31/08/1942 and 21/09/1942 to 06/12/1942.
South Goodwin Lightship Disaster, 26/27th November 1954
November 27, 2024
The Manston Camp Light Railway
November 16, 2024
Air Speed Record set at Reculver, 7th November 1945
November 7, 2024
An unexpected passenger in a Handley Page O/100 on 4th November 1916
November 4, 2024
Manston’s role in Operation Market Garden, 17th September 1944
September 17, 2024
Battle of Britain Day, 15th September 1940
September 15, 2024
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
