RAF Museum Blog Posts

A critical look at the contribution of the RAF to the outcome of the Second World War

A fascinating lifelong tale of one man's love for flying

On 25 July 1909, Louis Blériot was the first human to cross the English Channel by aeroplane

Thus, I joined the Flying Service at the end of May 1915. My greatest wish was fulfilled

Volunteer Dave Perkins investigates an old WW1 programme for a musical entertainment held by No. 80 Squadron.

How painstaking research brought to life one man's Royal Flying Corps service.

The ‘Englandgeschwader’ and its first raids caught British Home Defence unprepared, again.

Breath-taking stories of RAF mothers in our RAF Stories Project for Mother's Day

Azure Carter visited the RAF Museum London to see the German Heinkel He 111 her grandfather, American pilot James Carter flew after it was captured.

In this blog Dan Waters uncovers some Jewish Hidden Heroes.

The ‘Few’ and the First Battle of Britain: The ‘Zepps’

Zaps are slogans, badges or stickers that RAF Squadrons place on other units' aircraft in the spirit of rivalry and humour.

An art exhibition of war artists' reactions to the Battle of Britain and the Blitz

To mark Valentine’s Day, Lucia Wallbank explores some tokens of love in the RAF Museum collection.

Tim Bracey traces the history of the aircraft at the RAF Museum and explores the story of the test pilots who have flown them.