Tonic Choir in association with Bentley Priory Museum present Flying without Feathers, celebrating the RAF centenary The programme is in two parts. Part 1 is a revival of Fighter Command and the Battle for Britain, which was first performed at the Museum in 2015. Original concept and words by Philip Barnett, and music by Bryan Kesselman. Performers … Continue reading Flying Without Feathers: RAF100 Concert

Join us for another Friday Morning Talk, when we discover some of the key figures behind the creation of the Royal Air Force on 1st April 1918, and how the RAF’s connections with Stanmore have influenced a century of local history, through people, places and events. By John Williams About John Williams In addition to being … Continue reading Friday Morning Talks: ‘RAF100 and the Local Connection’

Join us for another Friday Morning Talk, when Women's Auxiliary Air Force veteran Helen Mills shares with us her wartime experiences as a plotter at RAF Hornchurch and later Group 11 Headquarters, RAF Uxbridge. By Helen Mills Included in Museum admission, or £3 donation. Booking not required, simply come along on the day.

Join us for another Friday morning talk, when we discover the iconic fighter aircraft of the RAF and Luftwaffe. By AM Cliff Spink Included in Museum admission, or £3 donation. Booking not required, simply come along on the day. About Air Marshal Cliff Spink When he left the Service in 2003, Cliff Spink’s RAF career … Continue reading Friday Morning Talks: ‘Battle of Britain Fighter Aircraft’

Join us for another Friday Morning Talk exploring the Special Operations Executive (SOE). The SOE were enlisted by Winston Churchill to help wage a secret war in occupied Europe against Nazi Germany. You will also find out more about Tempsford airfield and the iconic Lysander aircraft which made their missions possible. By Debbie Land, from … Continue reading Friday Morning Talks: ‘Secret War – RAF Tempsford and the SOE’