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.
Our Older Community 2019-2020
1 July 2020
This blog focuses on projects with our older local community over the past year
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.
It’s foolish but it’s fun
25 June 2020
RAF exchange pilot's contribution to the RAAF during the Korean War
Local Residents 2019-2020
24 June 2020
This blog post focuses on outreach with the London site's local residents over the past year
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.
The RAF and the Wolverhampton connection
11 June 2020
Wolverhampton had a strong connection with the RAF during the Second World War.
‘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.
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.
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
Hidden Heroes
24 May 2020
‘Hidden Heroes’: The Untold Story of Jewish Personnel during the Second World War.
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.
Citizen Airman: Ray Holmes – Part One: VE Day
8 May 2020
Citizen Airman: Flight Lieutenant Ray Holmes RAFVR - Part One: VE Day
VE Day 75
7 May 2020
A critical look at the contribution of the RAF to the outcome of the Second World War
Louis Blériot and the first Channel crossing
25 April 2020
On 25 July 1909, Louis Blériot was the first human to cross the English Channel by aeroplane
The fall of the Red Baron
22 April 2020
Thus, I joined the Flying Service at the end of May 1915. My greatest wish was fulfilled
The Aerolites Programme of No. 80 Squadron
16 April 2020
Volunteer Dave Perkins investigates an old WW1 programme for a musical entertainment held by No. 80 Squadron.
Reviving History Through Art
8 April 2020
How painstaking research brought to life one man's Royal Flying Corps service.