The Boeing Chinook
1 April 2022
The Chinook is an iconic helicopter which has served the RAF for over 40 years.
The Avro Vulcan: Part 2
12 March 2022
Following the story of the early career of the Avro Vulcan, Kris Hendrix now examines how the Vulcan adapted to changing requirements.
The Avro Vulcan: Part 1
14 January 2022
On 14 January 1965 the last Vulcan B2 was delivered to the RAF. 57 years later we are launching our Vulcan Challenge
Resilience
18 August 2021
Our Museum and local community have not only showed resilience but built upon it.
Squadron Leader Lawrence ‘Benny’ Goodman
26 July 2021
A tribute to former RAF pilot Squadron Leader Lawrence 'Benny' Goodman
An Aussie Great Escaper
2 April 2021
Curator Peter Devitt interviews the niece of of Squadron Leader John Williams DFC, an Australian who took part in the Great Escape.
The first flight of the Spitfire
5 March 2021
On this day, 5 March in 1936, now 85 years ago, the first Spitfire took the skies.
The Lancaster enters the fray
2 March 2021
Today, 2 March 2021, marks the 79th anniversary of the Lancaster’s first operational mission.
Poles and Czechoslovaks in the Battle of Britain
21 September 2020
‘Repeat, Please!’ Poles and Czechoslovaks in the Battle of Britain
Citizen Airman 2: Ray Holmes
16 September 2020
Citizen Airman 2: Ray Holmes and the ‘Buckingham Palace Raider’
Vehicles of the Battle of Britain
11 September 2020
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.
Guinea Pig club
3 September 2020
‘Whose Surgeon’s fingers gave me back my pilot’s hands’: McIndoe, Page and the Guinea Pig club.
RAF women in the Far East
29 August 2020
What part did women play in the Far East during the Second World?
The Royal Indian Air Force, 1932 – 1947
15 August 2020
Touching the Sky with Glory: The Royal Indian Air Force, 1932 – 1947
RAF experiences of VJ Day in the Far East
14 August 2020
A collection of some RAF experiences of VJ Day in the Far East
The Fall of Singapore: The Fall of Empire
13 August 2020
Singapore was the symbol of the British Empire in the Far East. Yet, its defences were neglected and became exposed when Japan attacked in late 1941.
The Few and the First Battle of Britain: Part 3
5 August 2020
The Few and the Battle of Britain Pt III: The Raids on London, June-July 1917
South Asian Volunteers in the RAF
21 July 2020
'Laddie' Roy was killed 102 years ago today, he is one of the South Asian volunteers to feature in the Museum's inspiring 'Hidden Heroes' project.