What's On Next Month, October 2010
The following events take place next month at RAF Museum London.
Battle of Britain Art Exhibition
16 May - 31 December
The Battle of Britain was a seminal event for the history of the United Kingdom and, indeed, of the world. Had it not been won, the second half of the twentieth century would have been very different to the period through which we have just passed.
The Royal Air Force Museum commemorates the Battle every ten years with new displays in the Battle of Britain Hall which is devoted particularly to that brief period in 1940.
Though the number of new exhibits that enter the Museum's collection which bear direct relevance to the Battle becomes smaller and smaller as the years pass, the complexities of the conflict and the differences in historical interpretation that have emerged over the decades always allow a fresh and interesting view to be taken of it.
Though there is naturally an emphasis on the aircraft - Hurricanes, Spitfires, Heinkels and Stukas - that took part in the fighting, it is always essential to remember that none of these machines could do anything without the heroic efforts of their groundcrews and pilots.
This year the Museum will mount a special Battle of Britain art exhibition featuring contemporary representations of the fighting in the air alongside a number of portraits of the participants.
We should always remember that Churchill's famous tribute to The Few was directed at the people of the Service not the aircraft.
Archive Awareness
1 October - 31 December
Series of activities highlighting the RAF Museum’s archive collection.
For further information please telephone 020 8205 2266.
Big Draw
25 October - 29 October
When does a drawing travel faster then the speed of sound? When it is drawn on the side of an aircraft. Come to the RAF Museum, see members of the Guild of Aviation Artists at work, draw an aeroplane in the Milestones of Flight Gallery.
Children of all ages,from 5 to 105, are welcome; well Dads never really grow up do they?
All materials provided free of charge.
Sessions run from 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm each day.
For further information, please telephone 020 8358 4896.
Witch Weekend
30 October - 31 October
If you have ever wondered how broomsticks fly, why not visit our display Aeronauts Interactive this weekend and find out? Children will be able to make their own witch flying broomstick.
Broomstick making sessions will run from 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm on both days with all materials supplied free of charge.
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.
