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The RAF Museum encourages people to share their opinion and experience and engage into the debates and discussions in our Social Media networks. We welcome the constructive criticism and constructive comments and respect the freedom of speech; however, we would kindly ask you to follow our outlined code of conduct to ensure that everyone has a positive experience when interacting with the Museum’s social media networks:

Respect. Please respect all our visitors, avoid posting any hateful, defamatory, obscene, threatening, abusive, or discriminatory comments. Any comments or posts that harass others or that could be deemed as offensive will be removed and the users who have posted them may also be blocked. Any comments that contain vulgar, obscene or indecent language or images will be removed and the users responsible may also be blocked. We always appreciate your corrections of the facts in the content, but the rules of respect apply here as well. Any disrespectful comments will be removed and the users responsible may also be blocked. Please do not post someone else’s personal details such as e-mail addresses, home addresses or phone numbers on our channels. Please do not post comments that advertise or promote other organisations, businesses, goods, services or people. All comments used as advertising or promotional tools will be removed. Illegal activities. Please do not post material that advocates illegal activity or discusses illegal activities with the intent to commit them. All such comments will be removed and the users responsible will be banned. Intellectual property. Please be aware that images, videos, texts and other creative content you are posting could be other people’s property, and subject to Intellectual Property Law, which you do not have a lawful right to share. Points of view. We would like you to remember that the views expressed by any of our users don’t necessarily reflect the RAF Museum’s position on a given subject. The Museum reserves the right to remove any and all materials from its social media channels that contravene its guidelines, and reserves the right, where appropriate to ban an individual posting such comments from its pages. We aim to monitor our main Social Media channels every day, but our core office hours are from Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm excluding national holidays. We aim to respond to all enquiries as quickly as possible, but please note that some enquiries can take longer to resolve particularly if posted to the Museum at weekends and on national holidays.

🎄🐾 Santa Paws is coming to town! 🎅🐶Looking for the paw-fect Christmas present for your four-legged friend? 🎁❤️We're exci...
10/10/2026

🎄🐾 Santa Paws is coming to town! 🎅🐶

Looking for the paw-fect Christmas present for your four-legged friend? 🎁❤️

We're excited to announce that the RAF Museum Shop now has a range of gifts for your furry co-pilots! 🐕✈️

From tasty treats to handy dog bowls, we've got something to make those tails wag this Christmas! 🦴🐾

🌟 Check out our Co-Pilot Dog Treats & Dog Bowl Bundle! 🌟

For just £12, your furry wingman can enjoy a 110g pouch of delicious dog treats and a matching olive green dog bowl. Plus, you'll save £2 when you buy them together! 🐶

🎁 Treat your loyal co-pilot to something special this festive season!

🛍️ Shop here: https://rafmuseumshop.com/products/co-pilot-dog-treats-and-dog-bowl-bundle

Every purchase helps support the Royal Air Force Museum. ✈️💙

During the Second World War, Charles Ronald “Ronnie” Driver served as a front gunner with No. 9 Squadron.In December 193...
10/10/2026

During the Second World War, Charles Ronald “Ronnie” Driver served as a front gunner with No. 9 Squadron.

In December 1939, during the Battle of Heligoland Bight, his Wellington came under heavy fire. Driver remained at his post, helped fight a fire aboard the aircraft and, after it ditched in the sea, helped launch the dinghy and save members of the crew. His actions earned him the Distinguished Flying Medal.

But his experiences left another, less visible mark.

Years later, his daughter Minnie Driver spoke to RAF Stories about the severe psychological impact the war had on her father. She recalled periods of mental breakdown and survivor’s guilt, and described how he suffered from what we would now recognise as PTSD.

At the time, PTSD was not yet a recognised diagnosis. Today, Charles’s story reminds us that the effects of service are not always visible — and of the importance of talking about mental health and seeking support.

This , we remember Charles Ronald Driver DFM and all those whose battles continued long after they came home.

https://rafstories.pulse.ly/gd5gxoapq4

🚀 Shape your understanding of the future battlefield!Join us tomorrow, 10 October, at the RAF Museum Midlands for a full...
09/10/2026

🚀 Shape your understanding of the future battlefield!

Join us tomorrow, 10 October, at the RAF Museum Midlands for a full day of discovery, debate and forward-thinking discussion at our Future Battlefield Innovation Conference.

Explore the technologies and ideas transforming modern warfare, from artificial intelligence, autonomous weapons and drones to cyber warfare and undersea capabilities. Discover how lessons from historical conflicts are informing future military strategy, and gain fresh perspectives on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

🎯 With expert speakers, thought-provoking discussions and opportunities to engage with the big questions shaping defence and security, this is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your knowledge and challenge your thinking.

🎟️ Tickets are £25, including lunch and refreshments, and places are still available!

👉 Find out more and book your place: https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/midlands/whats-going-on/future-battlefield-innovation-conference/

🚨 NATIONAL CADETS WEEK IS HERE! 🚨This week marks the first ever National Cadets Week, a chance to celebrate the extraord...
07/10/2026

🚨 NATIONAL CADETS WEEK IS HERE! 🚨

This week marks the first ever National Cadets Week, a chance to celebrate the extraordinary contribution of everyone involved in the MOD Sponsored Cadet Forces across the country!

The RAF Museum is proud to support our local cadet forces through a variety of initiatives, such as work experience, school visits, group visits and specific cadet events.

This forms a continual part of our work in supporting the Armed Forces Covenant, and our Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award.

07/10/2026

✈️ Could volunteering at the RAF Museum be your next adventure?

If you’re looking for a rewarding way to give something back, meet new people and develop new skills, we’d love to welcome you to our volunteer team. 💙

As the RAF Museum continues its transformation through the Inspiring Everyone: Midlands Development Programme, our volunteers are playing an important part in helping us connect more people with the RAF Story and inspire future generations. 🌟

From welcoming visitors and supporting events to sharing our collections and bringing aviation history to life, there are so many ways to get involved.

And volunteering can open the door to new experiences, friendships and opportunities too. Just ask Paul! 👇

After a successful career in retail, Paul retired at 60 and decided it was time to pursue a lifelong interest in the RAF. He joined the RAF Museum Midlands as a volunteer Welcome Host and has since become a valued member of the Museum’s Access Panel, as well as supporting our Carers’ Café.

For Paul, volunteering has been a rewarding way to stay involved, meet people and contribute to something he has been fascinated by since childhood.

🤝 Could you be our next volunteer?

Whatever your background, experience or interests, there could be a role for you. Discover volunteering opportunities across all of our sites:
https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/volunteering

🙏 The Inspiring Everyone: Midlands Development Programme is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

07/10/2026

✈️ How does a First World War fighter disappear – only to be discovered decades later as a heap of parts?

Sopwith Pup N5182 was delivered to the Royal Naval Air Service in September 1916. Just 20 days later, it had already recorded an aerial victory.

It went on to be flown by several pilots, including Robert Little, who later became the highest-scoring Australian ace of the First World War.

After 1918, however, the aircraft’s story becomes much less clear.

In 1959, N5182 was discovered as a heap of parts in an old hangar in France. A 13-year restoration eventually returned it to airworthy condition.

🎥 Join Jon from our Visitor Experience team to discover the remarkable story of the oldest piloted aircraft on display at RAF Museum Midlands.

Watch the full Pop-up Talk on YouTube: https://youtu.pulse.ly/gppwepbf1t

✈️ Sometimes the smallest things can bring back the biggest memories. 💙A familiar photograph. An item of uniform. An eve...
06/10/2026

✈️ Sometimes the smallest things can bring back the biggest memories. 💙

A familiar photograph. An item of uniform. An everyday object from years gone by. Each can unlock a memory, start a conversation or bring a treasured story back to life.

That’s the idea behind our new RAF Memory Suitcase, created with National Museums Liverpool to support people living with dementia, their families and carers.

Veterans at RAF Museum Midlands helped choose what went inside, drawing on their own memories and experiences to select objects, photographs and memorabilia that could inspire others to share their stories.

Because the RAF story isn’t only about aircraft and historic events. It’s about people, their experiences and the moments they remember.

We hope the suitcase will help create many special moments of connection. 💙

👉 Read more: https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/news/raf-museum-memories-take-flight-with-memory-suitcase-launch/

From RAF navigator to pioneering performer. ✈️🎵During the Second World War, Cyril Grant volunteered for the RAF and trai...
06/10/2026

From RAF navigator to pioneering performer. ✈️🎵

During the Second World War, Cyril Grant volunteered for the RAF and trained as a navigator. In 1943, his aircraft was shot down over the Netherlands and he became a prisoner of war.

But Cyril’s story didn’t end with his RAF service.

He went on to become an actor, singer, writer and broadcaster, and one of the first Black performers to appear regularly on British television.

Today, his RAF jacket from our collection is on loan to V&A East for The Music Is Black: A British Story — connecting two extraordinary chapters of his life.

This , we remember Cyril Grant’s service and celebrate his lasting contribution to British culture.

✈️ Count down to Christmas with a little aviation magic! 🍫Our 2026 Advent Calendar is now in stock.Make every day of Dec...
06/10/2026

✈️ Count down to Christmas with a little aviation magic! 🍫

Our 2026 Advent Calendar is now in stock.

Make every day of December a little sweeter with the RAF Museum Milk Chocolate Advent Calendar.

Featuring colourful aircraft illustrations and a festive “Merry Christmas” design, the calendar has 24 numbered doors, each hiding a delicious piece of milk chocolate.

At just £6.50, its letterbox-friendly size also makes it a great festive surprise to pop in the post to an aviation enthusiast, friend or loved one. 🎁📮

And remember, every purchase from the RAF Museum Shop helps us continue sharing the story of the RAF.

🛒 Shop yours: https://rafmuseumshop.com/products/x26-rafm-a5-advent-calendar-milk-chocolate

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Monday 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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