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100 Years of Air Defence
Temporary Exhibition Gallery. To celebrate 100 years of the RAF, join us to explore the origins of the Dowding System and its legacy in later years. This exhibition has been co-curated by volunteers.
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Friday Morning Talks: ‘Secret War – RAF Tempsford and the SOE’
Friday Morning Talks: ‘Secret War – RAF Tempsford and the SOE’
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’
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Armed Forces Day 2018
Armed Forces Day 2018
Commemorate Armed Forces Day with tours and family friendly activities at the Museum. Armed Forces Day is a chance for us show support for those in the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops and their families, to veterans and cadets. Come along to Bentley Priory Museum for pop-up talks, music in the café, fun … Continue reading Armed Forces Day 2018
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POSTPONED – Friday Morning Talks: ‘Berlin Airlift and other RAF Humanitarian Operations’
POSTPONED – Friday Morning Talks: ‘Berlin Airlift and other RAF Humanitarian Operations’
Please note that this talk has been postponed by the speaker due to unforeseen circumstances. The talk will be re-scheduled so please check back here soon for further updates. Join us for a talk from Seb Cox, historian and Head of the Royal Air Force’s Air Historical Branch, who will be exploring the RAF’s largest ever humanitarian operation, … Continue reading POSTPONED – Friday Morning Talks: ‘Berlin Airlift and other RAF Humanitarian Operations’
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RAF100 Afternoon Tea
RAF100 Afternoon Tea
Join us on Saturday 14th July 2018 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force with a scrumptious, handmade afternoon tea in the Museum's vintage cafe. £19.50 per person (£24.50 including Museum admission). £21.50 per person including a special themed biscuit (£26.50 including Museum admission). Advance booking required by Friday 6th July.
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Pilot School
Pilot School
New for the Summer Holidays - an exciting, interactive Pilot School for families! Build a radar tower Create & launch mini-parachutes Construct and fly a model glider Sit in a replica Spitfire cockpit Learn unusual RAF pilot code Complete all activities to graduate from Pilot School and collect your prize! Pilot School activities are ideally … Continue reading Pilot School
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Pilot School
Pilot School
New for the Summer Holidays - an exciting, interactive Pilot School for families! Build a radar tower Create & launch mini-parachutes Construct and fly a model glider Sit in a replica Spitfire cockpit Learn unusual RAF pilot code Complete all activities to graduate from Pilot School and collect your prize! Pilot School activities are ideally … Continue reading Pilot School
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Pilot School
Pilot School
New for the Summer Holidays - an exciting, interactive Pilot School for families! Build a radar tower Create & launch mini-parachutes Construct and fly a model glider Sit in a replica Spitfire cockpit Learn unusual RAF pilot code Complete all activities to graduate from Pilot School and collect your prize! Pilot School activities are ideally … Continue reading Pilot School
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Pilot School
Pilot School
New for the Summer Holidays - an exciting, interactive Pilot School for families! Build a radar tower Create & launch mini-parachutes Construct and fly a model glider Sit in a replica Spitfire cockpit Learn unusual RAF pilot code Complete all activities to graduate from Pilot School and collect your prize! Pilot School activities are ideally … Continue reading Pilot School
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Pilot School
Pilot School
New for the Summer Holidays - an exciting, interactive Pilot School for families! Build a radar tower Create & launch mini-parachutes Construct and fly a model glider Sit in a replica Spitfire cockpit Learn unusual RAF pilot code Complete all activities to graduate from Pilot School and collect your prize! Pilot School activities are ideally … Continue reading Pilot School
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Pilot School
Pilot School
New for the Summer Holidays - an exciting, interactive Pilot School for families! Build a radar tower Create & launch mini-parachutes Construct and fly a model glider Sit in a replica Spitfire cockpit Learn unusual RAF pilot code Complete all activities to graduate from Pilot School and collect your prize! Pilot School activities are ideally … Continue reading Pilot School
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National Play Day
National Play Day
Special Play Day Offer: All Children 6-16 are FREE Make the most of National Play Day with free admission for all children aged 16 and under. On 1st August we are inviting all children under 16 years into come to Bentley Priory Museum for FREE, enjoy the beautiful surroundings of our Georgian Mansion House that … Continue reading National Play Day
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Pilot School
Pilot School
New for the Summer Holidays - an exciting, interactive Pilot School for families! Build a radar tower Create & launch mini-parachutes Construct and fly a model glider Sit in a replica Spitfire cockpit Learn unusual RAF pilot code Complete all activities to graduate from Pilot School and collect your prize! Pilot School activities are ideally … Continue reading Pilot School
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Pilot School
Pilot School
New for the Summer Holidays - an exciting, interactive Pilot School for families! Build a radar tower Create & launch mini-parachutes Construct and fly a model glider Sit in a replica Spitfire cockpit Learn unusual RAF pilot code Complete all activities to graduate from Pilot School and collect your prize! Pilot School activities are ideally … Continue reading Pilot School
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Pilot School
Pilot School
New for the Summer Holidays - an exciting, interactive Pilot School for families! Build a radar tower Create & launch mini-parachutes Construct and fly a model glider Sit in a replica Spitfire cockpit Learn unusual RAF pilot code Complete all activities to graduate from Pilot School and collect your prize! Pilot School activities are ideally … Continue reading Pilot School