RMR0YH4N–London Southend Airport, Essex, UK. To mark the centenary of the end of World War One a commemorative garden has been opened outside the terminal at London Southend Airport consisting of 2000 red ceramic poppies made by hundreds of children from 25 Southend schools. A tapestry by Ali Ward continues the theme inside the terminal. The airport served as RAF Rochford during both World Wars and a RAF memorial plaque was also unveiled.
RM2M5F9AH–American volunteer pilots of No.121 (Eagle) Sqaudron playing poker in the dispersal hut at RAF Rochford in Essex during August 1942.
RMHPREKY–Sculpture at London Southend Airport with new terminal, railway station and infrastructure. Originally RFC RAF Rochford planes in sculpture
RM2T1KTFD–Americans in Britain- the work of No 121 (eagle) Squadron RAF, Rochford, Essex, August 1942 In the Dispersal Hut at Rochford airfield, the telephonist logs a call from the Control Tower, confirming that 12 Spitfires are successfully airborne. In the background, a 'spare' pilot reads a book.
RMR0YH5H–London Southend Airport, Essex, UK. To mark the centenary of the end of World War One a commemorative garden has been opened outside the terminal at London Southend Airport consisting of 2000 red ceramic poppies made by hundreds of children from 25 Southend schools. The airport served as RAF Rochford during both World Wars and a RAF memorial plaque was also unveiled
RM2M9A4Y3–Miles M.14A Trainer Mk.III G-AJZH (msn 1641 / ex RAF P2404) at Rochford.
RM2D4RANN–Headstone, gravestone on grave of HE Crosby, Royal Air Force Second Lieutenant, died 31 October 1918, age 25, with 61 Squadron RAF Rochford, Southend
RMS05WGW–Southend on sea, Essex, Uk- August 07 2014: war memorial at London southed airport, sculpture depicting aircraft caught in the WW2 search light cones.
RMC6DN6M–London Southend Airport
RMPH6B2D–Personnel of No.121 (Eagle) Squadron look on as three Supermarine Spitfire aircraft land after a fighter sweep over northern France at Royal Air Force Rochford in Essex, England August 1942. Some of the accommodation used by the squadron is visible in the background, as are several civilian houses and two RAF vehicles.
RM2X2FF79–AMERICANS IN BRITAIN: THE WORK OF NO 121 (EAGLE) SQUADRON RAF, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, AUGUST 1942 - In the Dispersal Hut at Rochford airfield, the telephonist logs a call from the Control Tower, confirming that 12 Spitfires are successfully airborne. In the background, a 'spare' pilot reads a book Royal Air Force
RM2D4RAP3–Headstone, gravestone on grave of HE Crosby, Royal Air Force Second Lieutenant, died 31 October 1918, age 25, with 61 Squadron RAF Rochford, Southend
RM2PH1E84–Remains of Second World War RAF Rochford wartime building flattened for car park at developing London Southend Airport. Historic building destroyed
RMC6DN6B–Easyjet flag flying over the southend airport sign.
RM2T1KT5F–American volunteer pilots of No.121 (Eagle) Squadron run to their aircraft at RAF Rochford in Essex, August 1942. Flying Officer Barry Mahon (left) and Flight Lieutenant Seldon R Edner run to their aircraft as they are given the order to scramble. Both men are from California. The original caption states that enemy aircraft had appeared at 25,000 feet, seven miles south of the station, hence the need for action.
RM2PH1E7X–Remains of Second World War RAF Rochford wartime building flattened for car park at developing London Southend Airport. Historic building destroyed
RMC6DN5W–the new tower at southend airport
RM2JRFC3M–American volunteer pilots of No.121 (Eagle) Squadron run to their aircraft at RAF Rochford in Essex, August 1942. Flying Officer Barry Mahon (left) and Flight Lieutenant Seldon R Edner run to their aircraft as they are given the order to scramble. Both men are from California. The original caption states that enemy aircraft had appeared at 25,000 feet, seven miles south of the station, hence the need for action.
RM2PH1E81–Remains of Second World War RAF Rochford wartime building flattened for car park at developing London Southend Airport. Historic building destroyed
RMC6DN5N–London Southend Airport bill board
RMP02287–Wartime pillbox defensive gun emplacement on the edge of London Southend Airport, formerly Royal Air Force, RAF Rochford, and the railway line
RMT9X622–First World War centenary silhouette steel profile aircraft plane and pilot installed on roundabout outside London Southend Airport, once RAF Rochford
RM2T1KTD3–Americans in Britain- the work of No 121 (eagle) Squadron RAF, Rochford, Essex, August 1942 Flying Officer Osbourne plays a tune on his banjulele as entertainment for his Eagle Squadron colleagues on the terrace of the old English house in which they are billeted. Left to right, the 'audience' is: Pilot Officer Kearney (smoking a pipe), Pilot Officer Slater and Pilot Officer Padget (seated on the window sill).
RMT9X61Y–First World War centenary silhouette steel profile aircraft plane and pilot installed on roundabout outside London Southend Airport, once RAF Rochford
RM2BM0KAF–London Southend Airport, Essex, UK. 6th May 2020. Two Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfires have landed at Southend Airport for refuelling whilst filming ahead of the VE Day 75th anniversary. Spitfires served the RAF during the war at RAF Rochford, which has now been developed into London Southend Airport. A few people watched, obeying distancing advice
RM2X2FE0T–AMERICANS IN BRITAIN: THE WORK OF NO 121 (EAGLE) SQUADRON RAF, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, AUGUST 1942 - Flying Officer Osbourne plays a tune on his banjulele as entertainment for his Eagle Squadron colleagues on the terrace of the old English house in which they are billeted. Left to right, the 'audience' is: Pilot Officer Kearney (smoking a pipe), Pilot Officer Slater and Pilot Officer Padget (seated on the window sill)
RM2BM0KC2–London Southend Airport, Essex, UK. 6th May 2020. Two Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfires have landed at Southend Airport for refuelling ready for filming flying over White Cliffs of Dover for broadcast on TV coverage of VE Day 75th anniversary. Spitfires served the RAF during the war at RAF Rochford, which has now been developed into London Southend Airport. Spitfire P7350 is an early Mark IIa which flew during the Battle of Britain
RM2JRFCKM–Americans in Britain- the work of No 121 (eagle) Squadron RAF, Rochford, Essex, August 1942 An intelligence officer collects information from an Eagle Squadron Spitfire crew after a flight. Left to right, they are: Flying Officer K M Osbourne, Flight Lieutenant Seldon R Edner, the intelligence officer, Squadron Leader W R Williams DFC (the Commanding Officer), Pilot Officer Don A Young and Pilot Officer F R Boyles.
RM2BM0KDJ–London Southend Airport, Essex, UK. 6th May 2020. Two Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfires have landed at Southend Airport for refuelling ready for filming flying over White Cliffs of Dover for broadcast on TV coverage of VE Day 75th anniversary. Spitfires served the RAF during the war at RAF Rochford, which has now been developed into London Southend Airport. Spitfire P7350 is an early Mark IIa which flew during the Battle of Britain
RM2T1KTF3–Americans in Britain- the work of No 121 (eagle) Squadron RAF, Rochford, Essex, August 1942 An intelligence officer collects information from an Eagle Squadron Spitfire crew after a flight. Left to right, they are: Flying Officer K M Osbourne, Flight Lieutenant Seldon R Edner, the intelligence officer, Squadron Leader W R Williams DFC (the Commanding Officer), Pilot Officer Don A Young and Pilot Officer F R Boyles.
RM2BM0KAY–London Southend Airport, Essex, UK. 6th May 2020. Two Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfires have landed at Southend Airport for refuelling ready for filming flying over White Cliffs of Dover for broadcast on TV coverage of VE Day 75th anniversary. Spitfires served the RAF during the war at RAF Rochford, which has now been developed into London Southend Airport. Spitfire AB910 is a Mark Vb with D-Day invasion stripes
RM2X2FFP5–AMERICANS IN BRITAIN: THE WORK OF NO 121 (EAGLE) SQUADRON RAF, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, AUGUST 1942 - An intelligence officer collects information from an Eagle Squadron Spitfire crew after a flight. Left to right, they are: Flying Officer K M Osbourne, Flight Lieutenant Seldon R Edner, the intelligence officer, Squadron Leader W R Williams DFC (the Commanding Officer), Pilot Officer Don A Young and Pilot Officer F R Boyles Royal Air Force
RM2BM0KBK–London Southend Airport, Essex, UK. 6th May 2020. Two Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfires have landed at Southend Airport for refuelling ready for filming flying over White Cliffs of Dover for broadcast on TV coverage of VE Day 75th anniversary. Spitfires served the RAF during the war at RAF Rochford, which has now been developed into London Southend Airport. Spitfire AB910 is a Mark Vb with D-Day invasion stripes, landing by St Laurence and all Saints church
RMR0YH6H–London Southend Airport, Essex, UK. To mark the centenary of the end of World War One a commemorative garden has been opened outside the terminal at London Southend Airport consisting of 2000 red ceramic poppies made by hundreds of children from 25 Southend schools. The airport served as RAF Rochford during both World Wars
RM2JRFC46–American volunteer pilots of No.121 (Eagle) Sqaudron playing poker in the dispersal hut at RAF Rochford in Essex during August 1942. In the Pilots' Dispersal Hut at Rochford airfield, personnel of No 121 (Eagle) Squadron play Poker as they await the order to 'scramble'. Left to right they are: Pilot Officer Beatie (standing, from Georgia), Pilot Officer Heppel (New Jersey), Pilot Officer Kearney (New Mexico), Flight Sergeant Blandy (South Carolina), Flight Sergeant Carpenter (standing, from Pennsylvania), Flight Officer Hasey (Oklahoma), Flight Sergeant Sanders (Tennessee) and Flight Sergeant
RMR0YH4R–London Southend Airport, Essex, UK. To mark the centenary of the end of World War One a commemorative garden has been opened outside the terminal at London Southend Airport consisting of 2000 red ceramic poppies made by hundreds of children from 25 Southend schools. The airport served as RAF Rochford during both World Wars
RM2T1KT0E–American volunteer pilots of No.121 (Eagle) Sqaudron playing poker in the dispersal hut at RAF Rochford in Essex during August 1942. In the Pilots' Dispersal Hut at Rochford airfield, personnel of No 121 (Eagle) Squadron play Poker as they await the order to 'scramble'. Left to right they are: Pilot Officer Beatie (standing, from Georgia), Pilot Officer Heppel (New Jersey), Pilot Officer Kearney (New Mexico), Flight Sergeant Blandy (South Carolina), Flight Sergeant Carpenter (standing, from Pennsylvania), Flight Officer Hasey (Oklahoma), Flight Sergeant Sanders (Tennessee) and Flight Sergeant
RMR0YH50–London Southend Airport, Essex, UK. To mark the centenary of the end of World War One a commemorative garden has been opened outside the terminal at London Southend Airport consisting of 2000 red ceramic poppies made by hundreds of children from 25 Southend schools. The airport served as RAF Rochford during both World Wars
RM2T1KTC7–Americans in Britain- the work of No 121 (eagle) Squadron RAF, Rochford, Essex, August 1942 Men of No 121 (Eagle) Squadron stand and wait for their call to action on the grass at Rochford airfield. Left to right they are: Flying Officer K M Osbourne, Squadron Leader W B Williams DFC (the Commanding Officer), an unidentified English officer of the ground staff, Pilot Officer Don A Young, Pilot Officer Frank R Boyles, an unidentified squadron member, Flight Lieutenant Seldon R Edner, Flight Sergeant Jim Sanders, an unidentified squadron member, Pilot Officer Jim Happel and another unidentified s
RMR0YH59–London Southend Airport, Essex, UK. To mark the centenary of the end of World War One a commemorative garden has been opened outside the terminal at London Southend Airport consisting of 2000 red ceramic poppies made by hundreds of children from 25 Southend schools.The airport served as RAF Rochford during both World Wars
RM2X2FFR0–AMERICANS IN BRITAIN: THE WORK OF NO 121 (EAGLE) SQUADRON RAF, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, AUGUST 1942 - Men of No 121 (Eagle) Squadron stand and wait for their call to action on the grass at Rochford airfield. Left to right they are: Flying Officer K M Osbourne, Squadron Leader W B Williams DFC (the Commanding Officer), an unidentified English officer of the ground staff, Pilot Officer Don A Young, Pilot Officer Frank R Boyles, an unidentified squadron member, Flight Lieutenant Seldon R Edner, Flight Sergeant Jim Sanders, an unidentified squadron member, Pilot Officer Jim Happel and another unidentified
RMR0YH57–London Southend Airport, Essex, UK. To mark the centenary of the end of World War One a commemorative garden has been opened outside the terminal at London Southend Airport consisting of 2000 red ceramic poppies made by hundreds of children from 25 Southend schools. The airport served as RAF Rochford during both World Wars
RM2X2FFW2–AMERICANS IN BRITAIN: THE WORK OF NO 121 (EAGLE) SQUADRON RAF, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, AUGUST 1942 - Flying Officer K M Osbourne shares his experience of a 'dog fight' with his Commanding Officer, Squadron Leader W B Williams DFC and other members of the Eagle Squadron, following a fighter sweep. Left to right, they are: Flight Sergeant Bill Kelly, Flight Sergeant Sanders, Pilot Officer Don A Young, Flying Officer K M Osbourne, Squadron Leader W B Williams DFC, Pilot Officer Cadman Padget, three unidentified personnel, Pilot Officer F R Boyles, Flight Lieutenant Seldon R Edner (just visible), Flight
RMR0YH6C–London Southend Airport, Essex, UK. To mark the centenary of the end of World War One a commemorative garden has been opened outside the terminal at London Southend Airport consisting of 2000 red ceramic poppies made by hundreds of children from 25 Southend schools. The airport served as RAF Rochford during both World Wars. There but not there Tommy
RM2T1KTF4–Americans in Britain- the work of No 121 (eagle) Squadron RAF, Rochford, Essex, August 1942 Flying Officer J M Osborne shares his experience of a 'dog fight' with his Commanding Officer, Squadron Leader W B Williams DFC and other members of the Eagle Squadron, following a fighter sweep. Left to right, they are: Flight Sergeant Bill Kelly, Flight Sergeant Sanders, Pilot Officer Don A Young, Flying Officer J M Osborne, Squadron Leader W B Williams DFC, Pilot Officer Cadman Padget, three unidentified personnel, Pilot Officer F R Boyles, Flight Lieutenant Seldon R Edner (just visible), Flight Lieu
RMR0YH5Y–London Southend Airport, Essex, UK. To mark the centenary of the end of World War One a commemorative garden has been opened outside the terminal at London Southend Airport consisting of 2000 red ceramic poppies made by hundreds of children from 25 Southend schools. The airport served as RAF Rochford during both World Wars. Departures terminal
RM2T1KD95–The Royal Air Force Fighter Command, 1939-1945. Pilots of No 54 Squadron RAF gathered round a Supermarine Spitfire Mark IIA at Rochford, Kent. On the wing sits their Commanding Officer, Squadron Leader, R F Boyd, with the squadron mascot 'Crash'. Boyd had at this time destroyed 14 enemy aircraft. At the end of July 1941, he was promoted wing leader of the Kenley Wing, and by the end of his tour in the summer of 1942 had increased his score to at least 22.5 victories.
RMR0YH66–London Southend Airport, Essex, UK. To mark the centenary of the end of World War One a commemorative garden has been opened outside the terminal at London Southend Airport consisting of 2000 red ceramic poppies made by hundreds of children from 25 Southend schools. The airport served as RAF Rochford during both World Wars. Holiday passengers head towards departures passing the poppies
RMHPRH0F–London Southend Airport terminal, railway station sculpture and infrastructure. Originally RFC RAF Rochford, Southend on sea, Essex
RM2X07Y2K–THE ROYAL AIR FORCE FIGHTER COMMAND, 1939-1945. - Pilots of No 54 Squadron RAF gathered round a Supermarine Spitfire Mark IIA at Rochford, Kent. On the wing sits their Commanding Officer, Squadron Leader, R F Boyd, with the squadron mascot 'Crash'. Boyd had at this time destroyed 14 enemy aircraft. At the end of July 1941, he was promoted wing leader of the Kenley Wing, and by the end of his tour in the summer of 1942 had increased his score to at least 22.5 victories Royal Air Force, Station, Glenarm
RMHPRGYG–RAF sculpture at London Southend Airport terminal, railway station and infrastructure. Originally RFC and RAF Rochford, Southend on Sea, Essex
RM2GC67CD–Train station building at London Southend Airport, Essex, UK, with direction signs for London and Southend. RAF Rochford sculpture and car park
RM2D4T53J–Wooden seat dedicated to RAF pilot Flying Officer Lionel Millikin who was killed when his Gloster Meteor fighter jet crashed in Westcliff on Sea
RM2D4T530–Wooden seat dedicated to RAF pilot Flying Officer Lionel Millikin who was killed when his Gloster Meteor fighter jet crashed in Westcliff on Sea
RM2D4M1T5–Headstone, gravestone on grave of RAF Flying Officer pilot Lionel Millikin at St Laurence & All Saints Church. Crashed Meteor jet in Westcliff
RM2D4T51C–Headstone, gravestone on grave of RAF Flying Officer pilot Lionel Millikin at St Laurence & All Saints Church. Crashed Gloster Meteor jet in Westcliff
RM2D4RH3P–Headstone, gravestone on grave of RAF Flying Officer pilot Lionel Millikin at St Laurence & All Saints Church. Crashed Gloster Meteor jet in Westcliff
RM2D4T51Y–Headstone, gravestone on grave of RAF Flying Officer pilot Lionel Millikin at St Laurence & All Saints Church. Crashed Gloster Meteor jet in Westcliff
RM2D4MN0J–Headstone, gravestone of RAF pilot Sergeant DW Thomas who died 18 May 1941 when flying Spitfire P8245 with 611 Squadron. Structural failure, Dengie
RM2D4MN0E–Headstone, gravestone of RAF pilot Sergeant DW Thomas who died 18 May 1941 when flying Spitfire P8245 with 611 Squadron. Structural failure, Dengie
RM2D4MM01–Headstone, gravestone of RAF pilot Sergeant DW Thomas who died 18 May 1941 when flying Spitfire P8245 with 611 Squadron. Structural failure, Dengie
RM2D4RGYD–Headstone, gravestone on grave of RAF Sergeant RHM Crook, RAFVR, died 17 March 1941 aged 25, flying Oxford N4572, 14 Service Flying Training School
RM2D4RGYR–Headstone, gravestone on grave of RAF Sergeant RHM Crook, RAFVR, died 17 March 1941 aged 25, flying Oxford N4572, 14 Service Flying Training School
RM2D4RH02–Headstone, gravestone on grave of RAF Sergeant RHM Crook, RAFVR, died 17 March 1941 aged 25, flying Oxford N4572, 14 Service Flying Training School
RM2CCHPHF–St Stephens Church in Alton Gardens, Southend on Sea, Essex, UK. Saint Stephen's Church at risk of demolition. Second World War RAF officer's mess
RM2CCHPG0–St Stephens Church in Alton Gardens, Southend on Sea, Essex, UK. Saint Stephen's Church at risk of demolition. Second World War RAF officer's mess
RM2CCHPHB–St Stephens Church in Alton Gardens, Southend on Sea, Essex, UK. Saint Stephen's Church at risk of demolition. Second World War RAF officer's mess
RM2CCHR4X–St Stephens Church in Alton Gardens, Southend on Sea, Essex, UK. Saint Stephen's Church at risk of demolition. Second World War RAF officer's mess
RM2F310T2–Wartime defence system on site of old RAF Chain Home radar station in Canewdon, Essex, UK. Gardiners Lane. Overgrown and decaying
RMW9T62T–London Southend Airport terminal building, Southend on sea, Essex, UK. Words. Name of airport. Titles
RM2RH39G2–Stobart London Southend Airport terminal building, Southend on sea, Essex, UK. With text lettering, name of airport. Old terminal before expansion
RMW9T60G–London Southend Airport terminal building, Southend on sea, Essex, UK. Words. Name of airport. Titles. Logo, brand.
RM2RH39GD–Stobart London Southend Airport terminal building, Southend on sea, Essex, UK. With text lettering, name of airport. Old terminal before expansion
RM2RPTW73–London Southend Airport terminal building, Southend on sea, Essex, UK. Name of airport and symbol. Titles. Logo, brand
RMT7X9WB–London Southend Airport terminal building, Southend on sea, Essex, UK. People, passengers and air traffic control tower. Memorial
RMT7X9XT–London Southend Airport terminal building and Air Traffic Control tower, Southend on sea, Essex, UK
RMHPRH23–London Southend Airport terminal Southend on Sea, Essex, UK
RMHPRH1B–London Southend Airport terminal Southend on Sea, Essex, UK
RM2D4RAPD–Stone in the form of a book in memory of Sergeant DL Leonard, RAF, reported missing 3 June 1940, aged 20. Battle P2269 shot down by anti-aircraft fire
RM2D4PHDY–Fenced off wartime defence post on the London Southend Airport, Airport Business Park development, which has stopped work due to COVID-19
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