The bomber will always get through

A short history of RAF bombers

Visit our Vulcans

Visit our Vulcans at the RAF Museum

Virtual Lecture: Ace Makers: Exploring Air Combat through Tactics and Technology

On Thursday 21 August at 6pm, Colonel Matt Dietz PhD will explore air combat through tactics and technology.

Kiting

1936

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.

Fundraise

Virtual Lecture: The Contribution of the RAF’s Special Duties Squadrons to the “Secret War,” 1940-1945

On Thursday 17 July 2025 at 6pm, Mark Seaman will discuss the contribution of the RAF's Special Duties Squadrons.

1927

Experience Tours Midlands

Let our experienced guides amaze you with two fascinating behind the barriers tours that explore over 100 years of the RAF.

Midlands site closed

Our MIdlands site will be closed on 25 September to the public for an Learning and Engagement event involving schools from across the Midlands.

Early military ballooning

1924

It’s foolish but it’s fun

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

In the Footsteps of our Forces

Walk with the National Museum of the Royal Navy, National Army Museum, Royal Air Force Museum and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.