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VE Day Celebration – Midlands

10 May - 11 May 2025

 

VE Day celebrates the end of the Second World War for Europe and 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of this auspicious day! Join us at the RAF Museum Midlands for a weekend of fun, interactive workshops, and a stage showcasing the amazing talents of  many performers.

VE Day Concert

Come and celebrate the spirit of Victory in Europe Day with an unforgettable day of music, remembrance and community pride. Enjoy classic wartime songs, patriotic anthems and 1940’s joy!

Location: Outside Hangar 2, opposite the Nimrod

Date: 10th May 2025

Price: Free

Timings: 13:00 – 15:30

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Welcome by the National Service (RAF) Association

Veterans from the National Service (RAF) Association will start proceedings with a welcome and a poem to commemorate Victory in Europe.

RAF Voluntary Band Cosford

The RAF Voluntary Band Cosford will be joining us for a selection of uplifting tunes.

Bluebird Belles

Bluebird Belles return to the Midlands site by popular demand. This 1940s vocalist group will have you wishing you’d taken some swing lessons!

RAF Pipes and Drums

RAF Pipes and Drums will be present with their own tribute to VE day.

VE Day Bunting Workshop

Come and make a bunny or chick foam easter basket that you can take away to display all of your wonderful easter eggs in!

Location: H2/3, in the old model room.

Date: 10th and 11th May 2025

Timings: All day

Price: Free

Recommended age: 5+

Runway Reflections: Selfie Station

Don a pilot uniform and set up your camera at our specially created photo opportunity and take a selfie so you can keep a memory of your special day! 

Location: Hangar 4, Lower level

Date: 10th & 11th May 2025

Timings: All Day

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended age: Any

No need to book.

Accessibility: The props are regularly inspected and sterilised with spray sanitiser. This activity will be lit specially for photos and include a backdrop to pose against. During busy periods, this can be loud. This is located on the lower level of the National Cold War Exhibition hangar and can be accessed via lifts or the stairs.


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