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January 1, 1969

by History of Manston Airfield · Published January 1, 1969 · Last modified September 18, 2016

The History of RAF Manston (FO W Fraser)

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This site is dedicated to the history of Manston Airfield, in Kent from it’s 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.

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.

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An unexpected passenger in a Handley Page O/100 on 4th November 1916
Manston’s role in Operation Market Garden, 17th September 1944
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