Join us for our next Friday Morning Talk, by Air Marshal ‘Black’ Robertson! In this talk, AM Robertson discusses how he came to pen the story of two improbably fortunate individuals – one a decorated Spitfire ace whose brief wartime career was ended by injury and the other, a Cold War flier who retired in … Continue reading Friday Morning Talks: Like Father, Like Son: A Story of Two Airmen

Join us for a special Saturday Morning Talk by Dr Anush Yardim and discover the fascinating story of Beatrice Shilling, a British female WWII engineer, and her important work on the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, used in Spitfires and Hurricanes! Please note that this talk is taking place on Saturday 13th November at 11am. By Dr … Continue reading Saturday Morning Talk: Beatrice Shilling – Full Throttle!

Join us for our next Friday Morning Talk, by Evan Panagopoulos, Tour Guide and Freelance Researcher! Evan will talk about the surprising history of the mansion formerly known as Battle of Britain House, whose ruins lie forgotten inside Ruislip Woods. From humble beginnings as a farmstead, the House became a pioneering wellness centre, and was … Continue reading Friday Morning Talks: Forgotten Histories of the Battle of Britain House

Join us on Zoom for a new Online Talk and discover the history of Bomber Command and its role during the Battle of Britain! In this talk, Dave Gilbert will describe the task of gathering the names of the 58,500 losses that are inscribed on the memorial walls at the International Bomber Command Centre, and … Continue reading Online Talk: The IBCC Losses Project & Bomber Command’s Role in the Battle of Britain