The Royal Air Force Museum, London

On Sunday 22nd November we will be showing a documentary by Navdeep Kavola about Flying Sikhs in our Short Brothers Lecture Theatre at 2pm.

“Flying Sikhs – A History of Sikh Fighter Pilots” provides an intimate portrait of the Sikh pilots who contributed so valiantly to British success in World War I and World War II. T...he history of the Sikhs who flew in the Royal Flying Corps, the Royal Air Force and the Indian Air Force has been forgotten, yet their bravery was recognized widely by both the military and the public during the dark days of the Blitz and the brutal Japanese invasion from the East.

Drawing on interviews with the last remaining pilots, rare and personal archive materials, and unseen footage, Flying Sikhs pays testimony to the brave and selfless contributions these unsung heroes made to the war efforts across the world.

This viewing is free for members of the public to attend. However, we would ask that people reserve their place beforehand by emailing groups@rafmuseum.org or calling 020 8358 4849.
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On Wednesday 18th November, the Museum's Society of Friends will be showing a programme of rare archive footage, newsreels and RAF training films from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s from 7pm onwards in our Short Lecture Theatre.

Admission is free and members of the public are very welcome to attend.

A must for any aviation ...buff or lover of vintage filmography these events are usually very popular. As our lecture theatre holds just over 200 people we would therefore recommend that you arrive no later than 6.50pm to avoid disappointment.

This evenings programme will consist of the following films:

1940s Newsreel: "Fighter Pilot"
1945 RAF 'GEN' Newsreel: "The Battle of Britain"
1959 Documentary: "The War in the Air"
1969 Documentary: "The Battle for the Battle of Britain" - the making of the film.

For further information, please telephone 020 8358 4876
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In the run up to the 11th of November we are inviting children to learn more about the importance of Remembrance by decorating a petal for a past family member to add to our poppy collage which will be located in our Aeronauts Interactive Gallery.

Additionally adults are welcome to add a ‘plaque’ to our Wall of Remembr...ance,commemorating a loved one and together with their children to also learn more about Remembrance from our Lest We Forget exhibition located in the Museum's Bomber Hall.

On 11th November the Museum will be holding a short Act of Remembrance by our Lancaster at 11am. Any members of the public, wishing to do so, are welcome to attend.

For further information please telephone 020 8358 4896.Read More