Past Events
Americans in the Royal Air Force
3 July 2009 - 31 December 2009
With Independence Day in the US just around the corner we thought that our American cousins and British fans of all things from 'across the pond' might be interested to learn that the Museum launched today a new online exhibition 'Americans in the Royal Air Force'.
This exhibition explores the contribution that the Eagle Squadrons, the ATA (Air Transport Auxiliary) and Billy Fiske,amongst others, made to the defence of Britain during World War II.
As part of the exhibition the Museum invites its online visitors to narrate any stories that they may have about Americans who served in the RAF and from any Americans who have served in and worked alongside members of the RAF.
To visit the exhibition online please click on the button in the top right hand corner of this page.
Independence Day Celebrations 4th & 5th July
4 July 2009 - 5 July 2009
Help us celebrate American Independence Day this weekend at our London Museum.
Children can design their own squadron crest to take home and keep; and will be given the opportunity to learn more about those Americans who joined the RAF during the Second World War defending the freedom and liberty of the United Kingdom from an aggressive enemy. These activities will be located in our Aeronauts Interactive Gallery...and if the weather is good we will be running our "Blackmarket Barbeque" next by our helipad throughout the weekend.
Craft session times are 11.00 – 13.00 and 14.00 – 16.00.
For further information please telephone 020 8358 4896.
Conservation Centre Open Week
9 November 2009 - 14 November 2009
The Michael Beetham Conservation Centre (MBCC) is one of the finest aircraft conservation centres in the world. To enable greater public access and understanding of the centre's work, it will be opening its doors to visitors for one special week.
Visitors will gain exclusive behind-the-scenes access to aircraft conservation work and have a rare opportunity to view current projects.
Viewing is from 10.15am to 1.00pm and entry is FREE
Independence Day Weekend 2010
3 July 2010 - 4 July 2010
Help us celebrate American Independence Day this weekend.
Children can design their own squadron crest to take home. Learn more about American RAF personnel from our display in Aeronauts...and if the weather is good we will be running our "Blackmarket Barbeque" next by our helipad throughout the weekend.
In addition to this the Museum will be launching its latest temporary exhibition detailing the exploits of those American Pilots who joined the RAF during World War II.
Craft session times are 11.00 – 13.00 and 14.00 – 16.00.
For further information please telephone 020 8358 4896.
The 2011 Battle of Britain Banquet
6 October 2011
The Annual Battle of Britain Banquet.
Date: 6th of October
Location: The Willard Hotel, Washington DC
The 2011 Battle of Britain Gala Dinner, organised jointly by the Royal Air Force and the Royal Air Force Museum American Foundation (RAFMAF),will be held at the Willard Hotel, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC.
The guest of honour will be Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton, KCB ADC BSc FRAeS CCMI RAF, Chief of Air Staff. Special Guests will include World War II air force veterans from both the United Kingdom and the United States. Amongst those guests will be Squadron Leader Tony Iveson who will share some of his memories on the night. Squadron Leader Iveson who as a young 20 year old pilot flew in the Battle of Britain before going on to join 617 'the Dambusters' Squadron.
He took part in some 27 operations, including he sinking of the German battleship Tirpitz and was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross in March 1945 for keeping his bomber airborne in January 1945 and landing it in Shetland after half the crew had bailed out over Bergen.
The evening will feature the presentation of the RAFMAF Royal Air Force Sword of Honor by the Chief of the Air Staff to the RAF Officer deemed to have made the greatest contribution to US-UK relations whilst serving during the preceding year on exchange in the USAF.
Entertainment will follow and all proceeds raised by the evening will be donated to RAFMAF to help funds its work promoting ties of friendship and common values between two great nations and their air forces.
Event Details
Dress Mess dress or black tie with miniature medals
18:00 Champagne Reception
19:15 Dinner
20:45 Presentation of the RAF Museum American Foundation Sword of Honor by the Chief of the Air Staff
20:45 Speeches and Toasts
21:30 Entertainment
22:15 Carriages/Post dinner bar
23:00 Bar closes
There are a number of sponsorship opportunities available as well as the opportunity to purchase individual seats or whole tables. For further information please contact Fred Roggero on fred.roggero@rafmuseum.org, otherwise
To download a pdf of the booking form click here.
To download details of our Sponsorship packages click here.
We make every effort to adhere to our published schedule. However, dates may vary without notice.
Please confirm dates and times prior to the event to avoid disappointment.
