Battle of Britain Commemorative Day 2025

Join us at the home of RAF Fighter Command for our Battle of Britain Commemorative Day, where we will be marking the 85th Anniversary of the battle. 

The Museum will be open from 10am to 5pm with activities taking place throughout the day, all which are included with admission. It is a family friendly day, with something suit everyone.

Pre-booking is not required. Standard admission prices apply. Please note that Annual Membership cannot be used on this day, but a £2.00 discount will be given for each Annual Member.

Our café will be open all day, serving a range of light lunches and snacks. Last orders taken at 4.15 pm.

A full programme of timings and locations will be available to all visitors on arrival. Highlights include:

-A talk and book signing by Dr Victoria Taylor on her recently released and critically acclaimed  book ‘Eagle Days – Life and Death for the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain‘. Researching and blending a diverse range of primary sources together (Luftwaffe air crews’ personal letters and diaries), with official combat reports, and contemporary German newspapers, Victoria Taylor weaves a rich, multifaceted tapestry of the military, political, social and cultural influences that shaped the German air force’s mentality and morale during the Battle of Britain. Read more about Victoria, her research and book on her website here: Spitfire Filly Aviation

–Dom Pound will be joining us to deliver two short talks. One talk on the combats involving Flt Lt Wight and Sgt Butterfield, both of 213 Sqn. The other talk will focus on The 1940 model trail of remembrance project and includes two new models going on display of Tom Neil’s Hurricane and Eric Lock’s Spitfire. Further information on the project can be found on our webpage here:  The 1940 model trail of remembrance project

-A special performance by the Harrow Apollo Male Choir. More information on the choir can be found on their webpage here: https://harrow-apollo-male-choir.org/

-The Royal Observer Corps Association National Heritage Team, will be in attendance with a display including an original post instrument. Make sure to catch our temporary exhibition ‘Forewarned is Forearmed: Commemorating the Royal Observer Corps’ . Marking 100 years since the formation of the ROC, explore the stories of volunteers who were crucial in the defence of Britain through the Second World War and Cold War.

–Squadron X – RAF Living history group – Featuring a display by the group and a talk by Dan Richards on the role of Bomber Command in the Battle of Britain.

-The Radio Society of Harrow, who will displaying 2nd World War radio equipment. Find out more about the society on their website here: Radio Society of Harrow

-Family activities and games.