What's On Next Month, April 2010
The following events take place next month at RAF Museum London.
RAF Photographer of the Year
16 January - 16 April
Back by popular request, we will be displaying once again the "Royal Air Force Photographer of the Year" exhibition in Milestones of Flight.
Taken by serving Personnel, this exhibition offers the public behind-the-scenes access to the lives of our Boys and Girls at work, rest and play - both at home and in the field.
For the first time this exhibition will be displayed electronically in the RAF Today section of Milestones of Flight on glass panels in this area.
For further information, please telephone 020 8205 2266
Easter Identity Hunt
2 April - 5 April
Children can take on the identity of a member of the Royal Air Force with our Identity Trail. Each child who completes their trail and hands it into our Aeronauts Interactive Gallery will receive a special certificate, so why not pop in a find out more about your given hero or heroine?
For further information, please telephone 020 8205 2266.
Society of Friends Evening Seminar
7 April
The Fleet Air Arm - Training as a Fighter Pilot.
In this seminar John Croning will explore the arduous selection process and training program undertaken by the pilots of the Fleet Air Arm, using film footage.
This seminar will be held in the Museum's Short Brothers Lecture Theatre and is free for members of the public to attend. The seminar will commence at 19:00 hrs. As we anticipate that this seminar will be particularly popular we would therefore request that individuals wishing to attend arrive at the Museum no later than 18:30 in order to be guaranteed a seat.
For further information, please telephone 020 8358 4876.
Air Cadet Organisation National Marching Band
8 April
The Royal Air Force Museum is proud announce that the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO) National Marching Band will be performing two free concerts at the Museum on Thursday 8th April at 12:30 pm and 14:30 dedicated to the pilots, ground-crews and support staff who protected our nation during the dark days of the Battle of Britain.
Each concert will feature marches including 'Aces High' and the 'Battle of Britain March' and will include other timeless classics from the period.
Both concerts will be held on the parade ground outside the Museum's Grahame White Factory, unless it is raining. If the weather on the day is inclement both concerts will be held in the Museum's Bomber Hall next to the Hall's Lancaster aircraft 'S' for Sugar. Announcements will be made on the day by tannoy inviting people to congregate in the appropriate area.
The Air Cadet Organisation Marching Band is formed from cadets within the Air Training Corps and The Combined Cadet Force (RAF Section), the band was formed last year and performed at HMS Victory for its inaugural performance, receiving excellent reviews from visitors and press on the day.
Cadets in the band, whose ages range from 13 to 20, either participate in their Squadron Band or take lessons at School on their chosen instrument.
Many of the cadets will perform in a number of different ensembles outside the organisation and would have performed across the country. Being selected for the ACO National Marching Band or ACO National Concert Band is recognised as reaching the pinnacle of musical excellence within the organisation.
We invite you to come and support these dedicated young musicians.
For further details on this event call 020 8205 2266
Bonhams Auction, 19th April
17 April - 19 April
Bonham's popular annual auction of classic cars and aviation memorabilia returns to the Museum.
Viewing days, where the public can view lots, are on 17th and 18th April with the auction itself taking place on Monday 19th.
More details about this event will be posted on our website once the auction catalogue has been released. In the meantime, if you require any further information about this event please visit the Bonhams website.
St George's and ANZAC Days
24 April - 25 April
As part of our St George’s Day celebrations children can make their own dragon to take home and learn more about English RAF personnel on our trail and from our display of RAF Heroes in Aeronauts.
At the same time, to commemorate the contribution that our antipodean cousins made to the RAF we will also have an additional display on famous Australian and New Zealands pilots who contributed to the RAF and the development of Aviation.
Session times are 11.00 – 13.00 and 14.00 – 16.00.
For further information, please telephone 020 8358 4896.
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.
