Vickers Wellington B Mk X
Explore a rare Vickers Wellington and the innovative design that made it vital to Bomber Command.
AircraftFind out moreExplore the complex history of RAF Bomber Command in Strike Hard, Strike Sure: Bomber Command 1939–1945 at RAF Museum Midlands. At the centre of the exhibition is a restored Vickers Wellington B Mk X—one of only two surviving examples—displayed alongside the Bristol Blenheim.
Personal stories and rare objects reveal the experiences of aircrew and ground crew from across the world, including Squadron Leader Ulric Cross and Wing Commander Guy Gibson. Interactive displays explore navigation, ordnance, Pathfinders, aircraft defence and weather, while archive footage and personal accounts invite visitors to consider Bomber Command’s contribution and lasting legacy.
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Bristol Blenheim Mark IV
Explore the Bristol Blenheim Mark IV and its dangerous wartime bombing missions over occupied Europe.
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Avro Lincoln Mk II
Explore the Avro Lincoln B.2, Bomber Command’s principal post-war bomber before the jet age.
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Planning a Bomber Command Mission
Discover how Bomber Command crews planned missions using navigation, ordnance, defence and weather.
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The Wall of Reflection
Explore Bomber Command’s complex legacy and share your response on the Wall of Reflection.
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Dambusters: VR Experience
Join the legendary Dambusters raid in VR. Step into 1943 as a wireless operator in this 360° immersive 10-minute mission experience.
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Bomber Command Tour
Explore the legacy of RAF Bomber Command and view iconic aircraft like the Vickers Wellington and Bristol Blenheim up close.
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Guy Gibson’s Victoria Cross
See Guy Gibson’s Victoria Cross and explore the courage, leadership and cost of the Dambusters raid.
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Squadron Leader Philip Louis Ulric Cross
Discover Ulric Cross, the Trinidad-born RAF Pathfinder navigator who completed 80 wartime missions.
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Explore the Dambusters Story
Explore Operation Chastise through activities, historical information and questions for discussion. Learn how the bouncing bomb worked, what happened during the raid and how its achievements and human consequences have been remembered.
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