RAF Museum Blog Posts

A collection of some RAF experiences of VJ Day in the Far East

Singapore was the symbol of the British Empire in the Far East. Yet, its defences were neglected and became exposed when Japan attacked in late 1941.

'Cheshire and the Bomb'

The Few and the Battle of Britain Pt III: The Raids on London, June-July 1917

'Laddie' Roy was killed 102 years ago today, he is one of the South Asian volunteers to feature in the Museum's inspiring 'Hidden Heroes' project.

This blog focuses on projects with our older local community over the past year

On 28 June 1940, the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) was a year old. It had certainly been a challenging but formative first year.

RAF exchange pilot's contribution to the RAAF during the Korean War

This blog post focuses on outreach with the London site's local residents over the past year

This blog post focuses on activities the Museum has been involved in with local families and children.

Wolverhampton had a strong connection with the RAF during the Second World War.

The ‘Flying Nightingales’ is the story of the female medical orderlies who flew aboard Dakotas to Normandy and back.

Thousands of pilots, airmen and airwomen joined the RAF during the Second World War. The Hurricane 80K commemorates the Few.

The RAF's contribution to Operation DYNAMO, the evacuation of Dunkirk in May and June 1940

‘Hidden Heroes’: The Untold Story of Jewish Personnel during the Second World War.