For Valour: Pilot Officer Cyril Joe Barton’s Victoria Cross

On 30 March 1944, Pilot Officer Barton was Captain of Halifax LK 797, coded E and named Excalibur, of 78 Squadron, based at RAF Breighton.

South Africa Flight

The Arthur Scarf VC

Virtual Lecture – ‘Maximum Meaning, Minimum Means’ – The life and work of Abram Games

At 12.30pm on Friday 13 October, Naomi Games will talk about Abram Games’ personal philosophy which gave his artistic works their distinctive style.

Hendon Habit

This podcast tells how the RAF Museum's London Site was the cradle of the British aviation industry, and a source of rich and exciting entertainment.

Captain Sir Geoffrey De Havilland

Create your own Remembrance Poppy

Season’s Greetings from the Royal Air Force Museum

If you're dreading the impending reality of distant relatives descending for the holidays and are looking for ways to keep them affordably entertained, don't despair, we will be here for you.

Both our London and Cosford sites will be open daily from 10.00am 27 December - 5.00pm New Year's Eve at our London site and 10.00am - 4.00pm at our Cosford site. Both sites will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day; and on New Year's Day before re-opening on 2 January at 10:00am.

In the meantime on behalf of everyone at the Museum, we would like to thank you for your ongoing support throughout 2018.

We look forward to welcoming you again, soon.

Cobham to Croydon

Virtual Lecture: The Inner World of a Second World War Pilot: From Trainee to Flight Lieutenant in Flying Boats

On Thursday 11 December at 6pm, Caroline Cecil Bose will consider the life and legacy of Bob Keddie.

The Battle of Britain Phase Five

RAF Day 2018

On 10 May 2018 The RAF Museum London welcomed RAF veterans and serving personnel to celebrate RAF Day 2018

Media and Location Enquiries

The Royal Air Force Museum offers a spectacular backdrop for commercial filming and photography, featuring iconic aircraft.

Other Companies

Flying Boats over the North Sea

During 1917 and 1918 RNAS and RAF flying boats played a vital part in the defence of British coastal waters.