The Battle of Britain normally conjures up images of Spitfires and Hurricanes creating vapour trails across an azure sky but by night, Bomber Command was active – and taking more casualties than ...

Operation Market Garden, the Allied airborne assault on The Netherlands, was launched on 17 September 1944 in an attempt to capture Arnhem and cross the River Rhine – the last natural barrier ...

On the narrow corridor that would carry the armoured drive, there were five major bridges to take. They had to be seized intact by airborne assault. It was the fifth, the crucial bridge over the Lower ...

Who: Wing Commander Geoffrey Leonard Cheshire VC DSO** DFC (72021) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 7 September 1917 – 31 July 1992 The award of the Victoria Cross to Wing Commander Cheshire was ...

On Thursday 19 September 2024 at 6.00pm, Richard Morris will discuss the life and legacy of Barnes Wallis. This virtual talk will be live-streamed via Crowdcast. Barnes Wallis has been claimed as ...

Each year the RAF Museum Midlands plays host to a number of events which provide opportunities for families and all our visitors to enjoy a great day out.

Get ready for take off! Explore the skies and uncover the immense history of the RAF.

The Spitfire Virtual 10k is returning for 2024, meaning runners all over the globe can collect a Spitfire 10k medal and support the RAF Museum. The virtual race allows you to tailor the racing ...

As part of our Battle of Britain 80th anniversary commemorations we will be sharing our unique world-class collection of Battle of Britain artefacts and incredible stories of the RAF online via the ...

The Royal Air Force Museum London offers a fun, entertaining day out for all the family - whatever the weather. Entry is free and we're open daily from 10.00am. Book your tickets in advance. Recently ...