Virtual Lecture – Dam Buster: Barnes Wallis, An Engineer’s Life

On Thursday 19th September 2024 at 6.00pm, Richard Morris will discuss the life and legacy of Barnes Wallis.

Multi-Engine Training

RAF Museum Spitfire receives Engineering Heritage Award

The Supermarine Spitfire Mk 1 K9942 displayed at the Royal Air Force Museum Midlands has been presented with a prestigious ‘Engineering Heritage Award’ by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

Lunchtime Lecture (London): Building Engines for War

On Tuesday 23rd April 2024 at 12pm, Dr Edward Young will explore British and American wartime production.

Comet Engines

Merlin Engine Demonstration

A Little Engine Trouble

Engineering Apprentice

The Museum is looking for an Engineering Apprentice.

RAF Museum Spitfire receives Engineering Heritage Award

D-Day Memories: Lieutenant David Hamlyn Thomas and the 591 Antrim Airborne Squadron Royal Engineers

This blog tells the D-Day story of Lieutenant DH Thomas of 591 Antrim Airborne Squadron Royal Engineers, as told by his son - Museum volunteer Guy.

Trenchard Lectures in Air Power: Mass Production Methods, the Aircraft Engine and the Second World War

Edward Young, currently undertaking a PhD at Kings College London in collaboration the RAF Museum, discusses mass production methods of aircraft engines in the Second World War

Virtual Lecture – Sir Barnes Wallis: Engineer Extraordinaire and Father of Myths

At 6.00pm on Thursday 20 July 2023, Dr. Iain Murray will lecture on Barnes Wallis and the myths surrounding him.

Engine – Alvis Leonides Major

14-cylinder two-row radial engine, mounted on a metal stand. This is the helicopter variant.

Engine – Alvis Leonides 128

9-cylinder air-cooled piston radial engine, sectioned on one side to show internal components.

Blohm und Voss BV246 Hagelkorn (Hailstone) – Glide Bomb Missile

Radio controlled glide bomb with high aspect ratio wings.