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.
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