D-Day Weekend
01 June - 02 June 2024
2024 marks the 80th Anniversary of the Normandy landings on 6 June 1944, also known as D-Day. At the RAF Museum London, we will be marked this significant anniversary with a weekend long celebration of music, dancing, children’s activities and much, much more!
Musical Programme
Join us for a weekend of 1940s-themed music with outdoor music and fun. The musical programme will be announced closer to the time. This is free for all and will be taking place from 10am to 5pm outside on the airfield.
Featuring such acts as The Barn-Ettes, the English Jazz Orchestra, the London Youth Concert Band, Memory Lane Signing Group and many more.
Swing Dancing Workshops
Ever wanted to try your hand at Swing Dancing? Now you can! Come and join Swing Dance UK and they teach you how to swing, twirl and groove to the music of the 1940s. Come and experience Swing Dance as well as Big Apple! This is a free and drop-in activity, so come and join us in Hangar 1.
Tickets: FREE and drop-in!
Location: Hangar 1, under the Sunderland
Date: Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June
War-time Children’s Activities
The Allies used paratroopers and gliders as part of their D-Day operations. After learning about these brave individuals, families will have to work together to create a structure capable of ensuring the precious cargo of military rations remains undamaged!
Once little aviators have perfected your parachute, they can also design a WWII glider, partake in some make-do and mend crafts and even get involved with building their own Normandy beach in the Sand play area.
Tickets: FREE
Location: Hangar 4, Dermot Boyle Wing
Date: Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June
Timings: Drop-in sessions 11:00am to 1:00pm then 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Recommended Age: 3+
Interactive Lancaster Talks
Join us in Hangar 5 as our Special Operatives Executive and pilot talk you through their adventures. Interactive talks will be running all weekend, are sure to include interactive fun, dress-up and a chance to learn how aircraft fought in the Second World War.
Tickets: FREE (Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled talk)
Location: Hangar 5, in front of the Lancaster
Date: Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June
Timings: 11:00am, 1:30pm and 3.00pm
Recommended Age: 3+
Open Archive Sessions
The RAF Museum’s Library and Archive Team is excited to amaze and educate all on the history of the D-day landings. They will share their knowledge with all as they embrace the chance to view fascinating D-Day material that is not regularly on display.
Tickets: FREE
Location: Hangars 3/4, near the Fighter Four
Date: Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June
Timings: 11:00am to 4:00pm
Recommended Age: 10+
