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Friday Morning Talks: The Battle of Britain Memorial and Thoughts on the Battle.
A talk by Wing Commander Andrew Simpson. A short history of the Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne and some thoughts on the significance of the Battle
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Audio Description Tour: ‘The Dowding System’
A live audio described tour for blind or partially sighted visitors with a focus on the Dowding System using the new exhibition installed at the museum in January 2016. Free. … Continue reading Audio Description Tour: ‘The Dowding System’
Design your own Glider
Paint, decorate and construct you own wooden glider to take home. Available on Fridays during the school holidays; 22nd and 29th July, 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th August, 11am – 1:30pm. … Continue reading Design your own Glider
Battle of Britain Object Handling
Join us for some Battle of Britain object handling. Dress up as WWII pilot, take a seat in our replica, life-size Spitfire cockpit and try your hand at aircraft recognition as … Continue reading Battle of Britain Object Handling
Botanical Bunting
As part of our 'Botanical Bentley' exhibition, decorate bunting in floral imagery. The bunting will become part of the exhibition. Available on Mondays during the school holidays; 25th July, 1st, … Continue reading Botanical Bunting
Spitfire Biscuit Decorating
Decorate your own, handmade Spitfire biscuit. Once decorated it's yours to eat & enjoy! Available on Wednesdays during the school holidays; 27th July, 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st August, … Continue reading Spitfire Biscuit Decorating
Design your own Glider
Paint, decorate and construct you own wooden glider to take home. Available on Fridays during the school holidays; 22nd and 29th July, 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th August, 11am – 1:30pm. … Continue reading Design your own Glider
Battle of Britain Object Handling
Join us for some Battle of Britain object handling. Dress up as WWII pilot, take a seat in our replica, life-size Spitfire cockpit and try your hand at aircraft recognition as … Continue reading Battle of Britain Object Handling
Botanical Bunting
As part of our 'Botanical Bentley' exhibition, decorate bunting in floral imagery. The bunting will become part of the exhibition. Available on Mondays during the school holidays; 25th July, 1st, … Continue reading Botanical Bunting
Spitfire Biscuit Decorating
Decorate your own, handmade Spitfire biscuit. Once decorated it’s yours to eat & enjoy! Available on Wednesdays during the school holidays; 27th July, 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st August, … Continue reading Spitfire Biscuit Decorating