The Story of the Dambusters: Operation Chastise, May 1943
From bouncing marbles across a garden water butt to the development of a deadly bouncing bomb, discover the extraordinary story of the Dambusters’ raid.
Tag: Royal Air Force
From Prototype to Defender of the Skies: The Story of the Spitfire
The British Spitfire – the iconic, high performance aircraft, celebrated for its maneuverability, speed and fire power – helped the RAF turn the tide of the Second World War in the Allies’ favour.
The Story of the Battle of Britain
In early summer 1940, Britain had been seriously weakened following the evacuation from Dunkirk of the core of its professional army. It left the country alone in the fight against Hitler.
9 Places That Tell the Story of Early Flight
The first sustained, powered, heavier-than-air flight in the UK signalled a new age of sky-high ambitions.
9 Places that Tell the Story of the Royal Air Force
Some of our most important listed structures help to illustrate the key achievements of the RAF during the 20th century.