1917-1968 RAF Kidbrooke (S.E.London) Military Book Section 'Returns' Bag

An unusual little item being a ''returns'' bag for military books stored at RAF Kidbrooke in South East London , the RAF station was built in 1917 as a stores depot but quickly expanded to a training and maintenance base, during WW2 it housed a barrage balloon squadron and nearby a glider training field for Air Training Corps cadets.
The station was finally closed in 1968/69.
The cotton duck bag measures 19 1/4 x 11 1/4 inches (49 cm x 28.5 cm), slightly grubby from use and storage.

Code: 51341