A special invitation to members of local u3a groups – You are invited to join us for a day of historical discovery at the Royal Air Force Museum London (the site of the former RAF Hendon). Uncover the history of the London Aerodrome and the local area; explore the ‘innards’ of our collections with the aircraft conservation team; catch sight of some significant documents from our archive collection; get to grips with clothing and kit used by the aircrews of Bomber Command; take a tour of some of the highlights of our aircraft collection; enjoy a pre-programme morning coffee, lunch or afternoon tea at our Hendon Kitchen restaurant.
PROGRAMME
Drop-in activities (available all day)
- Bomber Command Handling Collection display
- Archive Collection display
Timed activities
10.30 Talk – Historic Hendon or Tour – aircraft highlights
11.30 Aircraft conservation or Tour – aircraft highlights
12.30 Lunch
1.30 Aircraft conservation or Tour – aircraft highlights
2.30 Talk – Historic Hendon or Tour – aircraft highlights
3.30 Conclusion of formal programme
Price – £15.00 per person
We can cater for individuals – or groups with a maximum size of 30 people. If you are interested in booking members of your group, please email:
We’re just 10 minutes from Junction 4 of the M1, 20 minutes from Central London by Thameslink Train (nearest main line railway station: Mill Hill Broadway), and a 7 minute bus ride from Colindale Underground Station. Royal Air Force Museum, Grahame Park Way, London, NW9 5LL (if using Sat Nav please use NW9 5QW)