Vickers Wellington B Mk X
Explore a rare Vickers Wellington and the innovative design that made it vital to Bomber Command.
AircraftFind out moreDiscover the aircraft, technology and personal stories of the Second World War in War in the Air at RAF Museum Midlands. At its heart is Strike Hard, Strike Sure: Bomber Command 1939–1945, centred on a restored Vickers Wellington.
Explore the experiences of RAF aircrew and ground crew through archive material and personal objects, including Guy Gibson’s Victoria Cross. Other highlights include the Bristol Blenheim, V1 flying bomb, V2 rocket and Messerschmitt Me 262—the world’s first operational jet fighter. The Avro Lincoln and Hawker Tempest II complete the story, marking the transition from piston-engine aircraft to the jet age.
Highlights
Bristol Blenheim Mark IV
Explore the Bristol Blenheim Mark IV and its dangerous wartime bombing missions over occupied Europe.
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Messerschmitt Me 262
Discover the Messerschmitt Me 262, the world’s first operational jet fighter, adapted as a fighter-bomber.
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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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V-1 Flying Bomb
Discover the V-1 flying bomb, or doodlebug, a pilotless weapon launched against Britain in 1944.
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V-2 Rocket
See a V-2 rocket built from captured components and explore the rise of long-range missile warfare.
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