RAF Museum Blog Posts

In the Spring of 1942, German U-Boats were winning the Battle of the Atlantic, the Air Ministry decided to mount an attack on the M.A.N.

It was 50 years ago today that the Historic Aircraft Collection at RAF Cosford opened its doors to the public with its first Sunday opening.

On 6 April 1941, Flying Officer Campbell was captain and pilot of Bristol Beaufort N 1016, coded OA-X, of 22 Squadron.

On 30 March 1944, Pilot Officer Barton was Captain of Halifax LK 797, coded E and named Excalibur, of 78 Squadron, based at RAF Breighton.

Our second guest post from blogger-in-residence Will Jarman went off with a bang!

Our first guest post from blogger-in-residence Will Jarman gives a first-hand look of our half-term activities on a busy February day.

This post covers Captain Edward Swales who earnt the Victoria Cross on 23 February

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.

A blog highlighting three aircraft at the RAF Museum London flown by King Charles III and the Prince of Wales

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

A blog post about the Fairey Battle, an often overlooked RAF bomber of the Second World War