British historical memory and reference to Marshal of the RAF Sir Arthur Harris

Dr Harry Raffal will discuss the course of British historical memory relating to "Bomber" Harris.

The Blackburn Buccaneer

The Blackburn Buccaneer, later known as the Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer, was a successful subsonic Royal Air Force and Royal Navy jet attack aircraft, designed for low level attacks.

Kris Hendrix offers us an insight in to this Gulf War veteran Buccaneer, now on display in Hangar 6 at the RAF Museum London.

1983

Virtual Lecture: Ace Makers: Exploring Air Combat through Tactics and Technology

On Thursday 21 August at 6pm, Colonel Matt Dietz PhD will explore air combat through tactics and technology.

Virtual Lecture — Black Eagles: The RAF’s Caribbean and West African aircrew volunteers during the Second World War

Mark Johnson examines the service of black aircrew in the RAF and the contribution made by an additional 4,000 Caribbean ground crew.

Read an excerpt of RADAR 15

RAF Centenary Programme News

Fog dispersal

National Lottery Open Week

This National Lottery Open Week we're saying #ThanksToYou with a series of special offers to National Lottery Customers.

The Adventures of Grace Mary Berry WRAF

A fascinating insight into the life of a WRAF in the First World War, the diary of Member Grace Mary Berry is digitised.

The Battle of Britain Bake

Cosford – A Great Family Day Out

If you are looking for a great day out for the family or a fun way to keep the children entertained this summer, then the RAF Museum Midlands could be the answer to your search. We're open seven days a week from 10.00am. Admission is free.

We have so much to see and do for all ages. Our Fun 'n’ Flight area offers hands-on experiments that help visitors learn how aircraft fly. Our 4D Experience offers excitement and thrills, it includes a 3D film such as a ravine race or an intense air fighter training flight accompanied by dynamic seat movements, water spray, leg ticklers (yes really!) and smoke effects. 

Find out what else there is to see and do at http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/cosford/

1980