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.

Personal Stories from our new exhibitions

Our new exhibitions are featuring some incredible personal stories of the RAF women. Come and discover them from 30 June onwards.

Aircraft in the Far East

Eagle Squadrons

Escaping the V-Bomber

Why did V-bomber pilots have ejection seats but the rear-seat crew did not?

1924

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.

Aircraft records

Battle of Britain

The King and His Wings

A blog highlighting three aircraft at the RAF Museum London flown by King Charles III and the Prince of Wales

RAF Museum London Transformation Complete

In a blog specially commissioned for the Museum friend of the Museum Howard Wheeldon looks back at our RAF Centenary Transformation Project

LMA’s Model Mania

Visit the RAF Museum Midlands on Sunday 30th April 2023 and delve into the world of model aircraft.

Tim Stevenson – Small Objects Conservation Care

Arthur Scarf’s Victoria Cross

The incredible story of Arthur Scarf's bravery and why the RAF Museum is trying to save his Victoria Cross for the nation

1914