For Valour: Pilot Officer Andrew Charles Mynarski VC

On 12 June 1944, P/O Mynarski was an air gunner on Canadian-built Lancaster X.

Torn Curtain: How Bomber Command Pioneered Electronic Warfare, Virtual Trenchard Lecture

Dr Thomas Withington will explore Bomber Command’s electronic war, the scientific endeavour that underpinned it and ...

Virtual Lecture – Was the RAF bombing campaign in WW2 the most crucial factor in winning victory?

At 6.00pm on Friday 24 March 2023, Marcus Gibson examines just how important the RAF bombing campaign was to Allied victory.

Learning at the Museum

1953

For Valour: Flying Officer Leslie Thomas Manser (66542) VC

On the night of 30/31 May 1942, Bomber Command mounted ‘Operation Millennium’, the first 'Thousand Raid', against Cologne.

1969

RAF Inspired : The Furniture Makers

Museum Designer Lucy Johnson looks how our aviation heritage is inspiring new public furniture for our London site courtesy of some very talented students

Adopt a piece of RAF history!

The RAF Museum announces exciting new programme which offers members of the public the opportunity to adopt one of over 50 objects within the Museum’s collection.

Key Stage 4

Virtual Lecture: The Recruitment and Training of the Royal Flying Corps, 1912-1920

At 6PM on 25 November, David Spruce will present the RAF Museum's Virtual Trenchard Lecture and discuss the RFC's Recruitment and Training

Adopt a piece of RAF history!

The RAF Museum announces an exciting new programme which offers members of the public the opportunity to adopt one of over 50 objects within the Museum’s collection.

For Valour: Wing Commander Guy Penrose Gibson VC

The ‘Dambusters’ raid by 617 Squadron on 16 May 1943, led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson, is one of the best known events in the history of the RAF.

The Second World War 1939 to 1945 : Recruitment

For Valour: Sergeant Thomas Gray and Flying Officer Donald Garland’s Victoria Crosses

The story of two men who both earnt the Victoria Cross whilst trying to destroy bridges using the Fairey Battle.