American Air Museum in Britain

American Air Museum in Britain We commemorate the pivotal role of air power in preserving freedom, by connecting generations to stories of heroism and aircraft that have shaped history.

June continues our celebration of Memberships – renew or join today! Become part of a legacy when you sign up to be an A...
01/06/2026

June continues our celebration of Memberships – renew or join today!

Become part of a legacy when you sign up to be an American Air Museum in Britain member. Membership provides you with some AMAZING benefits while also supporting the museum collection, operation, and our ability to continue to share the stories you’ve come to know and love.

You can renew online or by mail.

We invite you to renew or become a member today: https://discoveramericanairmuseum.org/support-aamb/membership

If you aren’t ready to become a member, you can still support our efforts with a donation today: https://discoveramericanairmuseum.org/support-aamb/donate

Thank You for the dedication you have shown the museum. The stories we are able to share are due to your continued support. Let’s make this Membership Month the best one yet!

Thank you!

The B-17 known as "May-B Bay-B". It is our honor to share the stories of Airmen and women who crewed flights like the "M...
29/05/2026

The B-17 known as "May-B Bay-B". It is our honor to share the stories of Airmen and women who crewed flights like the "May-B Bay-B". If you are interested in learning more, becoming a member, or giving back, visit us at discoveramericanairmuseum.org/

From the IWM American Archive
Contributor: Alan Skiffins
UPL 60766
https://americanarchive.iwm.org.uk/archive/media/upl-60766

In honor of Memorial Day, we recognize the men and women who died while serving in the US armed forces. The American Air...
25/05/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, we recognize the men and women who died while serving in the US armed forces. The American Air Museum stands as a memorial to the over 30,000 American servicemen who died while flying from Britain during World War II.

“Counting the Cost” is a memorial sculpture that lines the walkway into the museum. Each of the 52 panels is engraved with the outlines of aircraft, one for each plane missing in action in operations flown by American air forces in Britain. 7,031 aircraft are depicted and displayed by unit and group. The inscription reads: “Dedicated to all the airmen who flew in the Second World War.”

An Honor Guard sculpture stands near the memorial, honoring all of those who have been lost. This statue also overlooks our Commemorative Bricks, which showcase the names of veterans, memorialized by their loved ones.

AAMB continues to stand as a lasting monument to their memories for centuries to come.

Honor your veteran with a gift in their memory today:
https://discoveramericanairmuseum.org/support-aamb/donate

Continue their legacy with a commemorative brick:
https://discoveramericanairmuseum.org/support-aamb/buy-brick

Images: James Walker, Potomac Images

On this Memorial Day, we remember all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation’s freedom.Beneath a blue...
25/05/2026

On this Memorial Day, we remember all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation’s freedom.

Beneath a blue English sky - the same skies crossed by thousands of young Americans between 1942 and 1945 - we laid a wreath in honour of those who never returned. This year’s tribute was laid at Cambridge American Cemetery by Pat Cunningham, pictured here alongside AAMB curator Hattie Hearn.

Pat has been a dedicated volunteer in our “Faces to Names” initiative, spending the past year researching hundreds of individuals listed on the museum’s digital Roll of Honor, helping ensure their stories are never forgotten.

We are excited to announce ticket sales for the upcoming SR-71 Event: “Legends of the SR-71"! General ticket sales for ...
21/05/2026

We are excited to announce ticket sales for the upcoming SR-71 Event: “Legends of the SR-71"!

General ticket sales for the Saturday and Sunday events, on July 25-26, are open today, May 21st.

Tickets are in high demand and are expected to sell out quickly for this event, so be sure to secure yours as soon as the site is live!

We hope to see you there!

Ticket Information is found here: https://www.iwm.org.uk/events/legends-of-the-sr-71-weekend.

Photo from the IWM American Archive

Spring is finally here, and we think it’s time you added some new spring gear to your wardrobe, like this comfy, classic...
12/05/2026

Spring is finally here, and we think it’s time you added some new spring gear to your wardrobe, like this comfy, classic Tee or this ballcap to wear when the sun gets a bit too bright!

Find these great products and many more: https://www.aamb.store/

Show your support of AAMB by visiting our online store today!

Victory in Europe Day, also referred to as V.E. Day, marks May 8th as the day N**i Germany surrendered to Allied forces....
08/05/2026

Victory in Europe Day, also referred to as V.E. Day, marks May 8th as the day N**i Germany surrendered to Allied forces.

News of Germany's surrender ignited joyous celebrations in cities across the world. In New York City, church bells tolled and car horns sounded as 250,000 soldiers, sailors, and civilians gathered in Times Square to sing and celebrate.

Photo: Looking north from 44th Street, New York’s Times Square is packed Monday, May 7, 1945, with crowds celebrating the news of Germany’s unconditional surrender in World War II. (AP Photo/Tom Fitzsimmons)

Stand with the American Air Museum in Britain by renewing your membership today! You can renew online or by mail; we ar...
06/05/2026

Stand with the American Air Museum in Britain by renewing your membership today! You can renew online or by mail; we are grateful for your continued support. By renewing you will continue to receive AMAZING benefits, like the newsletter, invitations to events, a member calendar, and more!

If you are not a member, we invite you to join. Your new membership will directly support the museum collection, operation, and our ability to continue to share the stories you have come to appreciate! We have a goal this year to get 100 new members to join! Membership allows you to stay connected to the museum while directly supporting the preservation of history.

We invite you to renew or become a member today: https://discoveramericanairmuseum.org/support-aamb/membership

If you aren’t ready to become a member, you can still support our efforts with a donation today: https://discoveramericanairmuseum.org/support-aamb/donate

Thank You for the dedication you have shown the museum and the stories we are able to share because of your continued support.

Let’s make this Membership Month the best one yet! THANK YOU!

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