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Lancaster

Hangar Nights : Second World War Airpower by Night

London
25 July 2025
Ages 18+
£100.00
Conditions may apply

Experience the RAF Museum London like never before with our exclusive, out-of-hours deep dive into four iconic aircraft: the mighty Lancaster, the agile Hurricane, the legendary Mosquito, and the formidable Beaufighter.

Hurricane Aircraft, on eof the Battle of Britain Fighter 4

Go behind the barriers for unparalleled access, look inside these wartime legends to explore their cockpits and hear gripping stories of courage and innovation.

Your expert guide will lead you through a detailed historical and technical presentation at each aircraft, including the exclusive opportunity to look inside them in a way that is normally not accessible by the public, followed by in-depth Q&A sessions at each aircraft.

Our Lancaster aircraft as viewed from above.

Cap off this unforgettable journey with a photo opportunity inside a Spitfire.

Perfect for aviation enthusiasts and history lovers, this is your chance to connect with the machines and heroes that shaped the skies. Book now for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure!

Ken Bruce sitting in our MK16 Spitfire

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Terms and Conditions
  • You must be physically fit to do this experience. The Museum reserves the right to restrict access to anyone that we believe may injure themselves during this experience due to a pre-existing health condition.
  • Some aircraft will require you to climb a number of steps and to climb over the side of the aircraft; you must be able to support your own body weight when climbing in and out.
  • You must be over the age of 18 to purchase a ticket and access the cockpits.
  • Please wear trousers or shorts. Skirts and dresses may prevent or restrict access
  • Please wear flat shoes with a good grip on them. Please note, we cannot allow the public access without appropriate footwear.
  • You may take pictures once inside the Spitfire cockpit – please come with a camera that can be zipped into a pocket or a camera with a strap.
  • Please arrive for your access slot on time, if you are running late and miss your booked time then the Museum reserves the right to refuse access.
  • The Museum does not offer refunds for missed bookings or ‘no shows’
  • Each experience ticket is only valid for one person only and is non-transferable.