Possible Interview site: RAF West Malling

RAF West Malling is located in the West of Kent, England and is the location and, as the name suggests, is situated in West Malling, only a few miles from Maidstone.

The base was originally used as a landing site during the First World War. After that, it was used to host various air shows until it was taken over for Military action in 1940, the early years of World War Two. However, due to taking damage from air raids during the Second World War, RAF West Malling was not fully operational during the famous Battle of Britain. Despite this, the Base did see use during the later stages of both the campaign and the end of the war.

During the year of 1944. RAF West Malling was given the task of intercepting the German VI 'Doodlebugs' that were launched towards London.

The base was also the site of an accidental landing by German Luftwaffe pilots who had reportedly become lost.

After World War Two, RAF West Malling became home to several squadrons from the US Navy. This lasted until 1967.

By coincidence, 1967 was the same year that saw the Beatles visit RAF West Malling. were they went on to film segments for their film 'The Magical Mystery Tour' including footage for songs such as 'Your Mother Should Know' and 'I Am The Walrus'. The film released just three months after this but received negative critical responses. However, the musical soundtrack release which accompanied the film was met with critical acclaim.