Friday Morning Talks

Join us on Zoom for an Online Talk about the Sir John Soane's Museum and discover the story behind the architect, who was responsible for many of the design features of the Bentley Priory Mansion House In 1788, The Marquess of Abercorn commissioned architect Sir John Soane to extend and refurbish Bentley Priory in ‘a … Continue reading Online Talk: Sir John Soane’s Museum

After his well-received talk in November last, Air Marshal Black Robertson, author of the Fighters in the Blood and A Spitfire Named Connie, is paying a welcome return visit to the Museum. This time he’ll be reflecting on lesser known aspects of the Battle of Britain, in particular those individuals and organisations whose largely unheralded … Continue reading Friday Morning Talk: Reflections on the Battle of Britain – with Air Marshal (Retd) ‘Black’ Robertson CBE

Join us for our Friday morning talk by Aldon Ferguson about 611 (West Lancashire) Squadron RAuxAF 611 Sqn was formed in the expansion period prior to WWII, and saw action as a Spitfire and Mustang fighter squadron throughout the war.  The main claims to fame include being one of the first Auxiliary units to be … Continue reading Friday Morning Talk – 611 Squadron – With Aldon Ferguson

Join us for our Friday morning talk by Richard Kornicki about the Polish Air Force in the West.   The story of the Polish Air Force from September 1939, through its service in France, then on to England where it made a critical contribution to the Battle of Britain and continued to serve in all … Continue reading Friday Morning Talk – “For Your Freedom and Ours – The Polish Air Force in the West” – With Richard Kornicki

Event sold out Join us for our Friday Morning Talk, when speaking with Gary Italiaander, 98 year old Monty will share his incredible experiences as a navigator within the Royal Air Force during multiple Bomber Command missions.  Monty is one of life’s heroes. He didn’t have any intention of that being the case. In fact, … Continue reading Friday Morning Talk: Monty Felton DFC – In person with Gary Italiaander – EVENT SOLD OUT

Join us for our Friday Morning Talk, when we will happily once again be joined by 'Black' to talk about the story behind his latest book, 'A Spitfire Named Connie'. Air Marshal 'Black' Robertson CBE BA FRAeS FRSA RAF (Retd) A Spitfire Named Connie is an exciting, rollercoaster of a story. ‘Robbie’ Robertson begins his RAF … Continue reading Friday Morning Talk: A Spitfire Named Connie – with Air Marshal (Retd) ‘Black’ Robertson CBE

Join us for our Friday morning talk by Lola and Ronnie Fraser, who will be talking about the British Jewry Book of Honour - 100 years on. Please note this talk will start earlier than usual at 10:45, to incorporate the 2 minute National Silence marking Remembrance Day at 11:00.   The British Jewry Book of … Continue reading Friday Morning Talk: The British Jewry Book of Honour – With Lola and Ronnie Fraser

Join us for our Friday morning talk by Tommy Doherty and the RAF Presentation Team, who will be talking about the RAF and its role today.   The presentation is a blend of personal narratives from Team members, all of whom have operational experience and engaging video footage, depicting how the RAF contributes to the … Continue reading Friday Morning Talks: The Royal Air Force Today – With Tommy Doherty (RAF Presentation Team)

Join us for our Friday morning talk, where we will be showing the Polish Air Force Memorial Committee's 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain Commemorative Film. Chairman of the PAFMC Richard Kornicki, returns following his well attended and successful talk in September on the Polish Air Force in the West. Richard, Son of the … Continue reading Friday Morning Talks: PAFMC 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain Commemorative Film – With Richard Kornicki

Join us for our Friday morning talk, where Aldon Ferguson will be telling the story of the little known, but highly important 'Operation Frugal'. Operation Frugal was the support of Prime Minister Churchill and his advisors when he met with Stalin in Moscow in October 1944.  It involved the delivery and collection of the diplomatic … Continue reading Friday Morning Talks: Operation Frugal – With Aldon Ferguson