Looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity? ✈️

We’re currently recruiting for Archive, Library & Research (London) and Collections Information Digitisation (Midlands) Volunteers.

These are just two of the opportunities available at our sites.

👉 Find out more at rafmuseum.org.uk/support-us/v...

🚇 Tube strikes are affecting travel across London this week.
If you’re planning a visit to RAF Museum London in Colindale, please allow extra time for your journey and check routes before travelling.

Plan ahead using the TfL Journey Planner and travel safely — tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journ...

✈️ Join us this Thursday (23 April, 6pm BST) for our next virtual lecture : The War in the Air.

Dr Ross Mahoney explores the creation of Britain’s official Air War History of the First World War and its lasting impact on air power studies.

💻 Online
🎟️ Free (booking required)

👉 bit.ly/4tjoeGS

LDN: AeroPlay! is now open daily from 10.15am ✈️

Our aviation-themed indoor soft play experience at the RAF Museum London is ready for take-off!

Perfect for ages 6 months–8 years, with climbing, crawling and sliding fun.

Sessions are filling fast—pre-booking is essential 🎟️

bit.ly/4tSyO7w

MIDS: There's still time to register for tomorrow's free lunchtime lecture 'Lawrence of Arabia in Miranshah'📜✈️

Explore T.E. Lawrence’s role on the North-West Frontier during WWI.

🗓️ 16 April 2026
🕰️ 12 noon
📍 Lecture Theatre, National Cold War Exhibition

🎟️Book now: bit.ly/41z7P5a

#Airpower

Image shows a family exploring the National Cold War Exhibition at the RAF Museum Midlands. In the picture is the Which? Recommended Provider logo.

Planning a day out with family and friends?

RAF Museum Midlands is proud to be a Which? Recommended Provider. With free entry, legendary aircraft, interactive experiences and plenty to explore together, we're a great choice for your next day out.

Learn more at: bit.ly/4dIrNS8

#GreatDaysOut

Happy Vaisakhi to all celebrating!

On display in Hangar 1 London, are turbans donated by WO Bally (Balbir) Flora MBE - an enduring symbol of identity, service, and heritage within the RAF.

Today, we celebrate the contributions of Sikhs in aviation history. #Vaisakhi #RAFMuseum #DiversityInService

If you missed the RAF Museum Midlands feature on last night’s episode of The One Show, you can now catch up on BBC iPlayer. 📺👀

The full feature is shown at 12.13 minutes into the episode.
bbc.pulse.ly/qeowjfckuo

The episode is available to view on BBC iPlayer for the next 29 days.

#HighFlying

Exciting news! ✈️ the RAF Museum Midlands will be featured on BBC The One Show, tomorrow, Monday (13 April) at 7.00pm 🎬

The programme takes you behind the scenes of our recent suspended aircraft cleaning in the National Cold War Exhibition, with presenter Angellica Bell getting hands-on!

The Premier League Trophy

The World's Oldest Spitfire on display at the Royal Air Force Museum Midlands

⚽️ The Premier League trophy is coming to the RAF Museum Midlands! 🙌

📸 It will be displayed next to the world’s oldest Spitfire - a truly unique setting for your photo with one of football’s most famous prizes! ⚽🏆✈️

📍 RAF Museum Midlands
📅 Wednesday 15 April
🕐 1.30pm - 3.00pm
🎟️ FREE

#PremierLeague

We will be closed to the public on Monday 13 April while we carry out exhibition enabling works for the Midlands Development : Inspiring Everyone Programme.

This work is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

For further details, please visit our website at: bit.ly/4mgD666

A poster promoting this event, showing a montage of images with Lt. Col. Rob “Z-Man” Zettel (USAF, Ret.) in the top left hand corner during his Service Days.

Join us at RAF Museum Midlands for a special evening with Lt. Col. Rob “Z-Man” Zettel, who flew Soviet MiGs during the Cold War. Hear incredible first-hand stories from the secretive Red Eagles programme.

📅 18 April
🎟️ Tickets from £35 (food included)
📍 NCWE
🕰️ 5.00pm – 9.00pm

Details bit.ly/4cZ7BuV

💻 Save the date for our next evening lecture!

On 23 April at 6.00pm, Dr Ross Mahoney explores “The War in the Air” – the official history of Britain’s First World War air campaign.

🎟️ Free to attend, booking required

🔗 Book your place today at : www.crowdcast.io/c/vl-2026-ma...

#WW1 #Airpower

The Vulcan Bomber at the RAF Museum London

📣 Barnet residents aged 55+!

Join us at RAF Museum London on 16 April (2.00pm – 3.30pm) for a Cold War Aircraft Tour ✈️ Discover legendary aircraft such as the Vulcan, Vampire and Meteor in this friendly session with Age UK Barnet.

🎟️ Free, but booking essential
📧 helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk

A group of carers attending one of our previous sessions.

Are you a carer in the West Midlands? 💬

Join us for our friendly Carers Café Social at RAF Museum Midlands ☕ A relaxed, free drop-in to connect, chat, and take a well-earned break.

Next session, this Friday – no booking needed. Biscuits on us! 🍪 We’d love to welcome you bit.ly/46iruc0 💙

#Carers

RAFHS Conference paper presented at the RAF Museum

A timely @rafhistorical.bsky.social conference on the RAF and Nuclear Weapons being held today at @rafmuseum.bsky.social

🎨✈️ We just love the idea behind this RAF Museum Colour-In T-Shirt!

Colour it, wear it, wash it, and start again 👕✨

Includes 10 washable pens on 100% cotton – perfect for creative aviation fans of all ages.

Sizes from 3 to 8 years.

£12 plus P & P | Reusable wearable fun 🔁
Buy now bit.ly/4m9JMD6

Call for Papers 📣 We're currently inviting applications for speakers at our 2026 conference, Hearts, Minds and Airspace (10–11 Sept, London).

Please submit a title, 300-word abstract & short bio by 1 May to ResearchNews@rafmuseum.org

Bursaries available.

Full details at: bit.ly/4sSwsp7

Easter is often spent with family

For many RAF personnel in the Second World War, letters were their only link home

1944, Pilot Officer Cyril Joe Barton wrote to his mother about his faith and service, a letter to be sent if he did not return

Discover:
collections.rafmuseum.org.uk/collection/o...

Join us at RAF Museum Midlands for our lunchtime lecture Lawrence of Arabia in Miranshah 📜✈️

Explore T.E. Lawrence’s role on the North-West Frontier during WWI and a lesser-known side of his story.

🗓️ 16 April
🕛 12 noon
📍 Lecture Theatre, NCWE

Book now: www.rafmuseum.org.uk/midlands/wha...

A portrait of Squadron Leader Lawrence ‘Benny’ Goodman

As Passover begins, we reflect on themes of freedom, resilience and remembrance.

Squadron Leader Lawrence ‘Benny’ Goodman was one of many Jewish personnel who served in the Royal Air Force, contributing to the fight for freedom during the Second World War.

#Passover #RAFHistory #JewishHeritage

Get 50% off experiences — and help shape the RAF Museum.

We’re looking for volunteers to test new visitor signage at RAF Museum Midlands.

📅 Thursday 2 April
📅 Tuesday 7 April
📍 RAF Museum Midlands
☕ Refreshments included

Book via the QR code or email: claire.robinson@rafmuseum.org

Today we mark the founding of the RAF.

Formed on 1 April 1918, the Royal Air Force became the world’s first independent air force.

A moment to reflect on the people and stories behind its history.

#RAFFoundersDay #RAF #rafmuseum

RAF Museum Awarded £1M Biffa Award Grant for New Exhibition - RAF Museum The Biffa Award grant will support the development of a major new exhibition exploring the story of the RAF from 1980 to today.

We’re thrilled to receive a £1M Biffa Award grant to support a major new exhibition at RAF Museum Midlands ✈️

Exploring the RAF from 1980 to today, it will bring stories, technology and people to life as part of our £28M Midlands Redevelopment.

Read more at bit.ly/4m0Rqj7

#TheLCF #BiffaAward

📦✈️ New Volunteering opportunity: Handling Collection Volunteer at RAF Museum London.

Get hands-on with historic artefacts, support cataloguing and conservation, and gain behind-the-scenes museum experience.

🕒 Half day per week
📍 NW9
⏰ Closing Date : 10 April
👉 Full details at : bit.ly/3PxhZ3r

Something exciting is landing at RAF Museum London… ✈️🎉

AeroPlay! our brand-new indoor soft play for little adventurers is coming soon 🚀 Climb, explore, and let imaginations take flight in an aviation-inspired world.

Who’s ready for take-off? 🛫✨
bit.ly/4bVEhU0

#AeroPlay #FamilyFun #IndoorPlay

Poster showing a boy approximately age 10 holding a large decorated egg with the letter N on it.

🐣 The Easter Holidays start today at RAF Museum London!

Join Percy vs Mr Fox: The Great Egg Hunt 🦊🥚 – follow the trail, solve the mystery, and win a chocolate egg 🍫

Perfect for ages 3+
🎟️ £5 per child (adults free)

The hunt is on! 🔍✈️
bit.ly/4s3TNDk

Looking for a great family day out this weekend? ✈️ Head to the RAF Museum London and discover legendary aircraft, including our Battle of Britain Spitfire and inspiring stories, suitable for all.

Plan your visit today & make it a weekend to remember!
Admission is free: www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/

🐣✨ Make Easter extra wild at our Midlands site! Meet RAF Animals & Friends—hands-on wildlife encounters perfect for curious kids & animal lovers.

📍Lecture Theatre, National Cold War Exhibition
🎟£5
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Ages 5+
⏰1pm sessions selling fast—book now!

www.rafmuseum.org.uk/midlands/wha...

#Easter #Fun

Could you find your way around a new place using signage alone?

Help test new wayfinding at RAF Museum Midlands.

📅 31 March, 2 & 7 April
📍 RAF Museum Midlands, Cosford
🎟️ Free (booking required)
☕ Free refreshments

Sign up:
Scan the QR code or email claire.robinson@rafmuseum.org