Marine Craft Collection
Discover the boats and crews that supported RAF flying boats, training, rescue operations and life at sea.
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The Age of Uncertainty 1980–Today
Explore the RAF’s changing role from the Falklands Conflict to today through aircraft, objects and personal stories.
Hangar 6
Bomber Command
Discover the aircraft, crews, technology, operations and lasting legacy of RAF Bomber Command.
Hangar 5
The Battle of Britain
Meet four authentic Battle of Britain fighters and discover the people who defended Britain’s skies.
Hangar 3, Hangar 4
War in the Air 1918–1980
Follow the development of RAF aircraft and technology from early trainers to supersonic jets.
Hangar 3
First World War in the Air 1914-1918
Discover how aviation transformed warfare between 1914 and 1918 through pioneering aircraft, personal stories and historic objects.
Hangar 2
RAF Stories: The First 100 Years 1918-2018
Begin your visit with 100 years of RAF history, told through remarkable aircraft, personal stories, historic objects and interactive activities.
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Avro Lancaster “S for Sugar”
Meet the rare Lancaster survivor that completed 137 operations during the war.
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Sopwith F1 Camel
Meet the agile fighter that became the highest-scoring British aircraft of the First World War.
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Supermarine Spitfire Mk IA
See the elegant British fighter that became an enduring symbol of the Battle of Britain.
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