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Royal Air Force Museum London

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  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to the Royal Air Force Museum London, tucked away in Hendon, Northwest London. This site is not merely a collection of aircraft; it is a location of immense historical significance in its own right. …

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  2. 2Hangar 1 — RAF Stories and the Future

    Hangar 1 serves as the main entrance and the introduction to the human side of the RAF. The 'RAF Stories' exhibition focuses on the diverse roles within the service, moving beyond the pilots to highlight the ground crew, nurses,…

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  3. 3Hangar 2 — First World War in the Air

    Step back in time to the dawn of aerial combat in Hangar 2, which is housed within the beautifully preserved original Grahame-White aircraft factory. This hangar tells the story of the First World War, a time when pilots often…

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  4. 4Hangars 3, 4, and 5 — The Battle of Britain and Beyond

    These hangars house the museum’s most iconic collection: the aircraft that participated in the Battle of Britain. You will find the 'Fighter Four'—the Hawker Hurricane, the Supermarine Spitfire, the German Messerschmitt 109, and…

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  5. 5The Avro Lancaster — Heavy Bomber Legend

    The centerpiece of the heavy bomber collection is the Avro Lancaster, arguably the most famous RAF aircraft of World War Two. This specific Lancaster is a rarity; it flew 137 bombing missions, far exceeding the average survival…

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  6. 6The Cold War and the Vulcan Bomber

    As you move into the Cold War era, the mood shifts from the propellers of World War Two to the jet engines of the nuclear age. The dominant presence here is the Avro Vulcan bomber. …

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  7. 7Hangar 6 — Age of Uncertainty

    The final hangar, 'RAF in an Age of Uncertainty,' covers the history of the force from the Falklands War to the present day. This hangar is filled with modern jet fighters, including the Panavia Tornado and the Eurofighter…

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  8. 8Royal Air Force Museum London

    As we conclude our journey through the Royal Air Force Museum, take a moment to look back at the historic Hendon airfield. You have walked through a century of history, from the first fragile steps of flight to the supersonic…

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  9. 9Closing

    As we conclude our journey through the Royal Air Force Museum, take a moment to look back at the historic Hendon airfield. You have walked through a century of history, from the first fragile steps of flight to the supersonic…

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What is Royal Air Force Museum London?

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TypeContent
Story sections9
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates51.5874, -0.2304
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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