RAF Museum Blog Posts

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

On 3 May 1943, Squadron Leader Leonard Trent was B Flight Commander, equipped with Lockheed Ventura light bombers.

On 26 April 1943, Sergeant Jackson was Flight Engineer on Lancaster ME 669, coded ZN-O.

In the Spring of 1942, German U-Boats were winning the Battle of the Atlantic, the Air Ministry decided to mount an attack on the M.A.N.

It was 50 years ago today that the Historic Aircraft Collection at RAF Cosford opened its doors to the public with its first Sunday opening.

On 6 April 1941, Flying Officer Campbell was captain and pilot of Bristol Beaufort N 1016, coded OA-X, of 22 Squadron.

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.

Our second guest post from blogger-in-residence Will Jarman went off with a bang!

Our first guest post from blogger-in-residence Will Jarman gives a first-hand look of our half-term activities on a busy February day.

This post covers Captain Edward Swales who earnt the Victoria Cross on 23 February

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

On 1 January 1945, Fl Sgt Thompson earned his Victoria Cross. This is the story behind his achievement.

A square in Colindale has been named after female aviation pioneer Gabrielle Patterson.

One exhibit in the Hendon museum which is often either overlooked or misunderstood is the Alsatian dog often found by the entrance to the Avro Vulcan.