David,
Here's an indication about the presence of (then) Lt Col Howard Kelly in the UK in the early 1950s: see
http://airforcehistoryindex.org/data/000/440/676.xml
Perhaps this one too:
http://www.forces-war-records.co.uk/...ation-sealand/
Thru website fultonhistory I found references to Howard Kelly as well, including an assignment as Base Executive Officer at Rome Army Airfield, NY.
Regards,
Leendert