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Why did V-bomber pilots have ejection seats but the rear-seat crew did not?

On 1 January 1945, Fl Sgt Thompson earned his Victoria Cross. This is the story behind his achievement.

A square in Colindale has been named after female aviation pioneer Gabrielle Patterson.

One exhibit in the Hendon museum which is often either overlooked or misunderstood is the Alsatian dog often found by the entrance to the Avro Vulcan.

The incredible story of Arthur Scarf's bravery and why the RAF Museum is trying to save his Victoria Cross for the nation

Tim Bracey looks at the final Black Buck raids which targeted Argentinian air defence radar on the Falkland Islands.

The BAe Harrier will always be associated with the Falklands War, now 40 years ago.

Volunteer Norman Brice tells the story of air-to-air refuelling by the Handley Page Victor during the Falklands War.

The Lockheed Hercules was an important transport aircraft used by the RAF in the Falklands War of 1982

The third part on the series of the history of the Avro Vulcan. Kris Hendrix looks at the Black Buck raids during the Falklands War.

The Chinook is an iconic helicopter which has served the RAF for over 40 years.

A tribute to former RAF pilot Squadron Leader Lawrence 'Benny' Goodman

On this day, 5 March in 1936, now 85 years ago, the first Spitfire took the skies.

Citizen Airman 2: Ray Holmes and the ‘Buckingham Palace Raider’

The Battle of Britain may have been waged in the air, but there was a lot happening on the ground and at sea in order to keep the aircraft fighting.