Aircrew Pubs of WW2

[Yourfinesthour]

I know there have been a couple of topics over the years that addressed this, but I spent the last year consolidating a lot of research and built an interactive map that documents the pubs used by the RAF and the USAAF during WW2. It groups them into pubs that are still active and those that have closed. I think it is fairly comprehensive, though I have about 20 more to add in the coming weeks. I thought it might be interesting to people here.

If there are any I missed please let me know. Also, I am really looking for stories about the social and pub life of aircrew personnel. If you have any you would like to share, please pass them on.

Website is here:

www.ww2pubs.com

[Franek Grabowski]

It seems there is a lot to be added in London area, though not sure if everything would qualify as a pub, like Wellington Club.

[Yourfinesthour]

I do have a few more in the hopper in the London area. Kit Kat club and Tivoli, for example. I have a database of locations that have been brought to my attention but not added to the map because I can't find any corresponding evidence. I'm trying to limit the map to only pubs that have a documented source. That said, I am currently combing through the oral histories at the Imperial War Museum, so I should be able to add more soon.

[Franek Grabowski]

What do you mean by corresponding evidence?
My problem was that I was unable to find certain locations, no doubt long gone. One of such is Kenel/Kennel (Camel?) Club somewhere in London. No idea what it was.

[Peter Randall]

Where on earth did you pick up on the Kennel Club Franek?

The Kennel Club dates from the 1870's and organises dog shows!
Their address is Clarges Street, London W1.

[Chris Goss]

https://www.nytimes.com/1919/03/23/a...-at-mount.html

[Franek Grabowski]

Peter
That is what has been written in an account of an airman! I really have no idea, what it was and where it was, but there was a good party going on!

[Yourfinesthour]

"What do you mean by corresponding evidence?
My problem was that I was unable to find certain locations, no doubt long gone. One of such is Kenel/Kennel (Camel?) Club somewhere in London. No idea what it was."

Sounds like you are talking about the Kimul Club (sometimes spelled Kimmel). Its on the map. It was London club run by Bobbie Page, that became a favorite of pilots looking to meet women from the theatrical world. It was popular with Battle of Britain pilots. It was mentioned in Vincent Orange's "Johnny Checketts: The Road to Biggin Hill," and in "Aces, Warriors, and Wingmen," by Wayne Ralph.