The first flight of the Spitfire

On this day, 5 March in 1936, now 85 years ago, the first Spitfire took the skies.

Summer 2018 at our London site

The RAF Museum London offers an array of exciting activities for unforgettable summer holidays.

Virtual and Physical Lecture: British historical memory and reference to Marshal of the RAF Sir Arthur Harris

Dr Harry Raffal (RAF Museum) will discuss the course of British historical memory relating to “Bomber” Harris and assess some of the controversies

Partial Closure of War in The Air Hangar Announced

This is to allow for the construction of a new Battle of Britain display

The Lancaster enters the fray

Today, 2 March 2021, marks the 79th anniversary of the Lancaster’s first operational mission.

1936

Visit our Vulcans

Visit our Vulcans at the RAF Museum

Lunchtime Lecture (London): Slipping the Surly Bonds of Earth: John Magee Jr., Questions on Nationality and an Evolving Legend

On Tuesday 11th June 2024 at 12pm, Emily Walton will explore the legacy of John Magee Jr.

Women’s Suffrage and Women Pilots

This podcast explains how the pursuit of aviation in the early days was not a wholly male pursuit. Women in Aviation paved the way for gender equality which resulted in women receiving the vote in 1918.

1927

Fundraise

1924

Experience Tours Midlands

Let our experienced guides amaze you with two fascinating behind the barriers tours that explore over 100 years of the RAF.

Lancaster Lecture – ‘Boiling the Frog’: Risk and Resilience in UK Air Power

At 5pm on Tuesday 6th February 2024, Dr Sophy Antrobus will look at risk and resilience in UK air power.

Modern flying training 1970-present