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Ramsgate, Broadstairs and Margate in 1937

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The training camp at Ramsgate in August 1937 was very popular with 609 Squadron Auxiliaries. Flying was apparently limited to the mornings leaving the afternoons and evenings free. These photographs show 609 Squadron at play in Ramsgate, Broadstairs, and Margate.

	A boat trip in Margate Margate pier is just visible in the background. From left to right: D Pape, J Howarth, J Braithwaite, A.W. Smith.

	Broadstairs Beach Taking away the conservative dress and hairstyles of the 1930s makes 609's auxiliaries look 20 years younger. They were in their early 20s at the time. R Atack, J Payne, N Raper, J Braithwaite playing on the beach at Broadstairs.

	Broadstairs bandstand A concert in Broadstairs Bandstand during the summer of 1937.

	Viking Bay, Broadstairs Viking Bay in Broadstairs appears to have changed little since 1937 I was able to identify the location from modern photographs.

	On Broadstairs Beach On the beach at Broadstairs B. Bean, J, Raynes, J Payne, R Atack.

	Margate Harbour Margate Jetty and harbour. I understand Margate Jetty was demolished in 1978.

	Queen of the Thanet On board the paddle steamer "Queen of Thanet". R Welling, K Thompson, J Payne, J Braitwaite, AW Smith, T.B Taylor, F Thompson, B Bean, R Atack, K Wrightson.

	Cliftonville Pool Cliftonville Pool, otherwise known as Margate Lido. Pools like this became less popular after the war. This one has been filled in, but an adjacent nightclub still bears the name.