The port itself had been created when RAF Station Croydon (also known as Beddington) and Waddon Aerodrome were combined to create one single hub during the 1920s.

Tragically, he was killed just months later on February 7, 1941, during a weather test flight from RAF Manston. ... RAF Croydon, and RAF Biggin Hill during the critical months of 1940.

You can also stay at the nearby London Croydon Aerodrome Hotel, with rooms from just £44. It's not the only abandoned airport in the UK. Manston Airport in Kent was forced to close back in 2014.

Message 1 - Croydon in the war Posted on: 04 June 2005 by francesstone. I lived in Galpins Road Thornton Heath during the war close to Mitcham Common. I have been trying to find out more about my ...

Contributed by RAF Cosford Roadshow People in story: John Bennett of Croydon Location of story: Croydon, Bognor Regis, Hanley. Article ID: A2776863 ...

A Childs Memories. I was born in Croydon Surrey on 6th June 1940 I did not realise how many War memories I have until this moment watching the March Past at the Cenotaph.