The history of the airfield from 1916 and it's use by the RAF and civil airlines.

Manston started its Aviation days as a Royal Naval Station in 1916, with a base at Westgate Bay for seaplanes. The early airfield was on the area now occupied by the passenger terminal.

By 1917 Manston airfield had grown to include four underground hangars, its own railway line to Birchington, a power station to generate electricity, barracks for 3,000 men and even an indoor swimming pool.

After WW1, training of airmen in airframe maintenance and engine repairs was taught in the School of Technical Training.

1940 and WW2 brought the Battle of Britain. Barnes Wallis arrived in 1943 to test his bouncing bomb at nearby Reculver, before the Dam busters carried out their famous raid. Roland Beaumont arrived with the Typhoon which came to be the most successful ground attack aircraft in WW2.

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Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom, Garden View (1) | 1 bedroom

"Good for stay "

AED 402 total

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6 Jun - 7 Jun

"Such a great location with everything you need. So close to downtown and the sea. It was key to have laundry and a bath and a half and a fireplace to make for a perfect stay. Highly recommend! "

AED 4,485 total

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13 Jun - 14 Jun

"What a fabulous place - loads of space, tastefully furnished and decorated The swimming pool was an absolute winner with the children (some of the adults too) Everyone had a great time - would definitely recommend Bowden Lodge - can’t fault it in any way A brilliant time was had by all!"

"Lovely contemporary and spotless cottage, well equipped and in a great location. Dale the host, was great with recommendations for places to visit and restaurants. Loved it! "

"Property is nowhere as described communication poor had Remind them a couple of hours after check in time they hadn't sent me check in details bed was broken bedding was dirty blind was broken radiator broke. Property said you have the whole home for you and your party you don't it's shared with strangers shared bathroom toilet kitchen no TV in bedrooms the picture of the bedroom they advertise is not what I got I have taken lots of pictures of what was wrong with this property I have emailed...

AED 278 total

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5 Jun - 6 Jun

"Excellent accommodation clean and everything you need .family wedding .2 days stay was just enough "

"Our second visit at Twixmas for our extended family- such a beautiful house and every detail is taken care of by the hosts. We have had a fabulous stay and have enjoyed the hot tub, the sauna and congregating in the kitchen! Speedy response from Alan and Bill to all queries and requestsBill toany queries was so helpful "

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

AED 368 total

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13 Jun - 14 Jun

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

AED 328 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jun - 6 Jun

AED 3,094 total

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10 Jun - 11 Jun

"Spacious property in great location to explore Whitstable."

AED 969 total

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9 Jun - 10 Jun

AED 934 total

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8 Jun - 9 Jun

"Lovely property, located very close to all historical attractions, restaurants and shopping."

"A very comfortable well presented house. Very accessible for the beach and the shops. A lovely garden area and well stocked kitchen facilities. We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend. "

"very nice, "

"Restful ,very peaceful.hsd a nice stay"

"Wonderful experience, nice place to stay. "

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Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns

5/5 Excellent

"Staff and food were great, room was nice but had a lot of ants. Electric charger was hard to use last time and not working this time, which was a pity"

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