1923

VE Day 75

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

Accessibility

Lunchtime Lecture (London): Slipping the Surly Bonds of Earth: John Magee Jr., Questions on Nationality and an Evolving Legend

On Tuesday 11th June 2024 at 12pm, Emily Walton will explore the legacy of John Magee Jr.

1917

The bomber will always get through

A short history of RAF bombers

History of Aviation at Cosford

Early military ballooning

1915

A short history of RAF bomb disposal

Bomb disposal has developed a great deal since the first wars. Some things, however, have changed little. Ewan Burnet, Curator of Film, explains.

2001

Lancaster Lecture – ‘Boiling the Frog’: Risk and Resilience in UK Air Power

At 5pm on Tuesday 6th February 2024, Dr Sophy Antrobus will look at risk and resilience in UK air power.

The Art of Sergeant Elva Blacker

1999

Royal Flying Corps Centenary

The Royal Flying Corps (RFC) was created by Royal Warrant on 13 April 1912 and established a month later in May.