Avro Lancaster “S for Sugar”
Meet the rare Lancaster survivor that completed 137 operations during the war.
AircraftFind out moreDiscover the people, aircraft and technology behind RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War. Stand beside the Lancaster, Halifax and Stirling and explore the different roles of aircraft including the versatile Mosquito and Wellington. Personal stories reveal the experiences of aircrew, ground personnel and communities affected by the bombing campaign.
Objects including the bouncing bomb show how the development of specialist weapons allowed daring operations such as the Dams raid. The exhibition considers service, sacrifice, technological innovation and the lasting legacy of Bomber Command.
Highlights
Moving the Mosquito
Go behind the scenes as experts dismantle, move and reassemble the RAF Museum’s de Havilland Mosquito.
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Hawker-Siddeley Vulcan B.2 XL318
Discover Vulcan XL318, a Cold War nuclear bomber dismantled for transport and raided for Black Buck parts.
AircraftFind out moreExplore the skies and uncover the immense history of the RAF
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Bomber Command Tour
Explore the legacy of RAF Bomber Command and view iconic aircraft like the Vickers Wellington and Bristol Blenheim up close.
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The Vulcan and Cold War Experience
The Vulcan and Cold War Experience is back for 2027!
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The Cold War Tour
Explore the mighty Vulcan and other Cold War jets on this ground tour, uncovering stories of power, fear, and deterrence.
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The Dambusters’ Bouncing Bomb
Discover the rotating mine developed for No. 617 Squadron’s attack on the Ruhr dams.
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Lawrence “Benny” Goodman
Hear Benny Goodman recognise the navigators who guided Bomber Command crews to their targets.
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David Lewis: Bomber Command Navigator
Hear navigator David Lewis remember operations over Berlin and the Ruhr Valley.
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