Women and Girls in Science

As 11 February is International Day of Women and Girls in Science, please read a few fascinating stories about women who progressed in aviation engineering

Camels & Dolphins

Julian Hale continues his series of blogs on Sopwith aircraft focusing on the Camel and Dolphin

British military aviation 1862-1912

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Sopwith Snipe & Dragon

The Sopwith series of blogs concludes with an examination of the 7F.1 Snipe and the Dragon.

Test pilots

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

The Fairey Battle

A blog post about the Fairey Battle, an often overlooked RAF bomber of the Second World War

The Evolution of the Nieuport Fighter

In his latest blog Julian Hale, the Museum's Cross & Cockade Curator, looks at the evolution of a very prolific aviation company.

WW1 Flying boat crew

How the five man crew of a Large America flying boat worked together on patrols over the sea during the First World War.

Airships

The Boeing Chinook

The Chinook is an iconic helicopter which has served the RAF for over 40 years.

Railways and the RAF

Locomotive Biographies

Horrible Histories

Horrible Histories: Up in the Air Adventure

Experience the (sometimes gruesome) history of flight in our fully interactive experience for the whole family this summer holiday.