What's On This Year, 2010
Battle of Britain Photo Competition
15 May - 30 September
A national photography competition for both children and adults which will run until 30th of September as part of the Museum's calendar of activities to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
For further details on how to enter please click on the link below:
Royal Air Force Museum's Battle of Britain 70th Anniversary Photo Competition.
Guild of Aviation Artists Show
23 August - 31 October
The Guild will be joining the Museum in celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain with the creation of a special long term exhibition for display in the Museum's Art Gallery.
Taking the Battle of Britain as its theme, this exhibition will showcase over 40 paintings, some of which, have never been on public display before.
A range of subjects will be displayed, all of which will illustrate various aspects of the Battle of Britain, one of the most important events in the history of the Royal Air Force. Some of the paintings will be available for purchase later in the year.
The Art Gallery is located in hangar 1 and is open from 10.00am to 5.00pm, admission is free.
Battle of Britain Gala Dinner
11 September
The RAF Museum Cosford is hosting an exclusive Gala Dinner to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
For the first time ever, this is an opportunity to dine in the multi award winning National Cold War Exhibition, in the shadow of the three V Bombers.
A champagne reception will be followed by entertainment and a four course dinner in this poignant sunset ceremony. The dress code is Black Tie or Mess Kit and Miniatures with all proceeds from the event going to the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund.
This is a unique corporate entertaining and networking opportunity. To find out more information or to purchase a ticket please call Jane Langford on 07539 521359 or email rafbfdinner.cos@btinternet.com.
Battle of Britain 1940's Weekend
11 September - 12 September
Join us for a special weekend to mark the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain, considered the most important event in Royal Air Force history.
Activities including:
Flypast from BBMF Dakota (weather permitting) Scheduled time of 14.40 both days.
Real life working Merlin & Griffon engine demonstrations (lasting 30 mins)
WWII Historical Society Ops Room
Re-enactors
Presentation Lecture
Film Showings
Children's Activities
Wartime Classroom Session
Q & A Session with Battle of Britain Veteran Sqn Ldr Tony Pickering (RAF) Retd
(Saturday only)
For more information please telephone 01902 376200.
1940's Hangar Dance - Tickets on Sale Now
18 September
The Aerospace Museum Society is hosting a 1940's style hangar dance, where guests are encouraged to don their wartime clothing and dance late into the evening, surrounded by a backdrop of wartime aircraft and artefacts. For more information and tickets contact Dave Leek on 07847 501935. Tickets priced £17.00 pp.
Please note as this is going to be our biggest and best dance yet, we will be closing our Warplanes Hangar in the days leading up to and after the dance for setting up and setting down. We apologise for any disappointment that this may cause.
Search and Rescue
25 October - 29 October
This Half Term, the Royal Air Force Museum invites children over 5 to participate in a free and exciting activity in which both they and their friends will become active participants in a sea rescue and discover how the Royal Air Force mounts such operations in hazardous conditions.
Sessions are at 11:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 15:00 each day and last approximately 30 minutes. All that we ask is that you report to the event co-ordinator 10 minutes before each session to avoid disappointment.
Please note, younger children will need to be accompanied by an adult, but are welcome to participate in this experience.
The day will run from 10am until 4pm. Entry to the event and to the rest of the Museum site is FREE.
We make every effort to adhere to our published schedule. However, dates may vary without notice.
Please confirm dates and times prior to the event to avoid disappointment.
