1944

Flying boats over the Heligoland Bight

Gordon Leith, Museum Librarian, describes the ingenious way in which the range of flying boats was increased during the First World War.

For Valour: Sergeant James Allen Ward (NZ/401793) VC Royal New Zealand Air Force

On Sunday 22 June 1941, the Germans launched Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of the Soviet Union.

1940s Week 2023

Come join us at RAF Museum London this May Half-Term for 1940s Week!

He 177

For Valour: Pilot Officer Cyril Joe Barton’s Victoria Cross

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.

1911

Exhibitions & displays

It’s foolish but it’s fun

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

Early military ballooning

Space, Race and Fly

Join us this Easter for Space, Race and Fly! There is so much to excite and thrill from planetarium shows to robot and remote control racing.

1956

Helicopter Training

The Few and the First Battle of Britain: Part 3

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

Bravo November

The story of Chinook 'Bravo November', the survivor of the Falklands War