A talk by Peter Devitt, outlining the contribution of Polish and Czechoslovaks personnel to Fighter Command’s victory in the Battle of Britain. Included in admission to the museum or £3 donation. This talk will coincide with the re-launch of the popular temporary exhibition '17,000 Reasons to Remember' which will feature in our Temporary Exhibition space between … Continue reading Friday Morning Talks: Repeat, Please! Poles and Czechoslovaks in the Battle of Britain.

We will be open on Sundays throughout September 2016. September is traditionally the month in which the Battle of Britain is commemorated. To mark this, we will be open every Sunday in September 2016. Standard opening hours and admission charges apply.

UPDATE: This event has now SOLD OUT. Tickets will not be available on the day.   Join us for our commemorative Battle of Britain day on Saturday 17th September, 2016. There will be 1940s themed entertainment and activities for all the family, including: 'Pop up' Battle of Britain Talks Radar Historical Display 1940s Music Royal … Continue reading Battle of Britain Commemorative Day, 2016

We will be open on Sundays throughout September 2016. September is traditionally the month in which the Battle of Britain is commemorated. To mark this, we will be open every Sunday in September 2016. Standard opening hours and admission charges apply.

Join us for another Friday morning talk. This one is the story of Battle of Britain ace, Eric Lock. By Mike Bradbury, author of "A Ruddy Awful Waster: Eric Lock, DSO, DFC & Bar. The Brief Life of a Battle of Britain Ace". Included in Museum admission, or £3 donation.

A talk by Sharon Ward. From the embers of WW1, Britain's air defence evolved and Fighter Command was born.  Based on Cabinet, Air Ministry & RAF papers, this talk will chart the evolution of Britain's air defence system that faced the might of the Luftwaffe in 1940. Included in museum admission or £3 donation.

We will be open on Sundays throughout September 2016. September is traditionally the month in which the Battle of Britain is commemorated. To mark this, we will be open every Sunday in September 2016. Standard opening hours and admission charges apply.

A live audio described handling session for blind or partially sighted visitors will bring alive the stories of some of ‘The Few’ - the Battle of Britain aircrew. The session will incorporate the Museum’s unique handling collection to illustrate the bravery shown by these young men in the face of adversity. Highlighting the diversity of … Continue reading Audio Described Session – Battle of Britain Aircrew

Try out your model making skills with this free family activity. Make your own Airfix model and paint it too. Once completed, it is yours to take home. Suitable for ages 8+. Alternative craft activity available for younger children. Included in museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Try out your model making skills with this free family activity. Make your own Airfix model and paint it too. Once completed, it is yours to take home. Suitable for ages 8+. Alternative craft activity available for younger children. Included in museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult.