Guinea Pig club
Guinea Pig club

3 September 2020

‘Whose Surgeon’s fingers gave me back my pilot’s hands’: McIndoe, Page and the Guinea Pig club.

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RAF women in the Far East
RAF women in the Far East

29 August 2020

What part did women play in the Far East during the Second World?

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The Royal Indian Air Force, 1932 – 1947
The Royal Indian Air Force, 1932 – 1947

15 August 2020

Touching the Sky with Glory: The Royal Indian Air Force, 1932 – 1947

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RAF experiences of VJ Day in the Far East
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

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The Fall of Singapore: The Fall of Empire
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.

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The Few and the First Battle of Britain: Part 3
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

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South Asian Volunteers in the RAF
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.

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Our Older Community 2019-2020
Our Older Community 2019-2020

1 July 2020

This blog focuses on projects with our older local community over the past year

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The WAAFs first birthday
The WAAFs first birthday

28 June 2020

On 28 June 1940, the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) was a year old. It had certainly been a challenging but formative first year.

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It’s foolish but it’s fun
It’s foolish but it’s fun

25 June 2020

RAF exchange pilot's contribution to the RAAF during the Korean War

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Local Residents 2019-2020
Local Residents 2019-2020

24 June 2020

This blog post focuses on outreach with the London site's local residents over the past year

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Families and Children 2019-2020
Families and Children 2019-2020

17 June 2020

This blog post focuses on activities the Museum has been involved in with local families and children.

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The RAF and the Wolverhampton connection
The RAF and the Wolverhampton connection

11 June 2020

Wolverhampton had a strong connection with the RAF during the Second World War.

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‘The Flying Nightingales’
‘The Flying Nightingales’

7 June 2020

The ‘Flying Nightingales’ is the story of the female medical orderlies who flew aboard Dakotas to Normandy and back.

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Polish No. 303 Squadron and the Hurricane 80K
Polish No. 303 Squadron and the Hurricane 80K

3 June 2020

Thousands of pilots, airmen and airwomen joined the RAF during the Second World War. The Hurricane 80K commemorates the Few.

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The RAF’s role in the evacuation of Dunkirk
The RAF’s role in the evacuation of Dunkirk

26 May 2020

The RAF's contribution to Operation DYNAMO, the evacuation of Dunkirk in May and June 1940

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Hidden Heroes
Hidden Heroes

24 May 2020

‘Hidden Heroes’: The Untold Story of Jewish Personnel during the Second World War.

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A short history of RAF bomb disposal
A short history of RAF bomb disposal

18 May 2020

Bomb disposal has developed a great deal since the first wars. Some things, however, have changed little. Ewan Burnet, Curator of Film, explains.

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The bomber will always get through
The bomber will always get through

15 May 2020

A short history of RAF bombers

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Citizen Airman: Ray Holmes – Part One: VE Day
Citizen Airman: Ray Holmes – Part One: VE Day

8 May 2020

Citizen Airman: Flight Lieutenant Ray Holmes RAFVR - Part One: VE Day

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