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Sopwith Storytime

London
7 August 2025 - 28 August 2025
Ages 2 to 5

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.

Pigs Might Fly! by Jonathan Emmett

Pigs Might Fly by Jonathan EmmettIllustration 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

Those Magnificent Sheep in Their Flying Machines by Peter Bently

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 in a Glider

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.

Admission to these sessions is automatically included in your general admission ticket.