This summer, young aviators can enjoy book reading from aviation-themed children’s authors, all against the backdrop of the iconic aircraft in the Museum’s Hangar 2.
Get lost in the stories as sheep, spiders and even pigs take to the skies in fun tales for all the family.
Those Magnificent Sheep in Their Flying Machines by Peter Bently
The sheep on the hillside were munching away, much as they did, day after day. When suddenly something went ZOOM! Overhead. “Let’s go and see what it is!” they all said.
And so begins a ripping round-the-world adventure as the sheep take to the skies in a magnificent yellow flying machine…
This thrilling adventure with Lambert, Eunice, Old Uncle Ramsbottom and the rest of the flock is sure to entertain all little pilots as they soar from Paris to Tibet.
• Location: Hangar 2
• Date: Thursdays 14 & 21 of August
• Timings: 11:00am, 1:00pm & 2:30pm
• Duration: Approx 20 mins
• Entry: FREE
• Recommended Age: 0 to 8
Spider in a Glider by Lesley Sims
Spider has always wanted to fly but without wings she thought it would have to remain a dream. Her friend Beetle has a solution though. Let’s a build a glider!
Join Spider and Beetle has they glide through the pages in this rhyming tale.
• Location: Hangar 2
• Date: Thursdays 28th of August
• Timings: 11:00am, 1:00pm & 2:30pm
• Duration: Approx 20 mins
• Entry: FREE
• Recommended Age: 0 to 8
No need to pre-book, just drop in.
Spider in a Glider will be read by Lizzy Laymond of Book Club Buddies.
Book Club Buddies is a online book club for primary school kids. It’s main mission is to ignite children’s passion for reading and improve their literacy.
Admission to these sessions is automatically included in your general admission ticket.
Past Sessions
Pigs Might Fly! by Jonathan Emmett
Illustration by Steve Cox
The Big Bad Wolf is back and badder than ever!
So, when the Three Pigs enter the “Pie in the Sky” Air Race, he’s determined to snaffle the prize pies and have the pigs for pudding. Will the Wolf win – or can Wilbur save the day?
The only place to find out is Sopwith Storytime at the RAF Museum!
• Location: Hangar 2
• Date: Thursday 7 of August
• Timings: 11:00am, 1:00pm & 2:30pm
• Duration: Approx 20 mins
• Entry: FREE
• Recommended Age: 0 to 8