First World War Tour London
Learn how pioneering pilots, only 11 years after the Orville brothers first flew, discovered the potential and power of war in the air. Find out how the use of aircraft evolved from reconnaissance, taking pot shots at the enemy with oranges and revolvers, into effective war machines in the space of only four years; and how ultimately the Royal Air Force came to become the first dedicated Air Force in the world.
This tour gives you the chance to step behind the barriers and encounter our oldest collections like never before.
Please ensure you book your FREE admission ticket alongside your tour.
To book tickets for 10 or more at a discounted price of £8.50, contact londoncustomerenquiries@rafmuseum.org (4 weeks in advance)
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First World War Tour London
Learn how pioneering pilots—just 11 years after the Wright brothers first flew—unlocked the potential of air power. This tour takes you through the rapid evolution of early...
Learn how pioneering pilots—just 11 years after the Wright brothers first flew—unlocked the potential of air power. This tour takes you through the rapid evolution of early military aviation, from observation missions and pot shots with oranges and revolvers to fully armed aircraft that changed the face of war.
Follow the story of how these airborne innovations shaped the development of the Royal Flying Corps and led to the formation of the Royal Air Force, the world’s first dedicated air force.
This is a rare opportunity to get up close to the RAF Museum’s oldest aircraft, guided by one of our knowledgeable experts.
Recommended age: 11+
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Learn how pioneering pilots, only 11 years after the Orville brothers first flew, discovered the potential and power of war in the air. Find out how the use of aircraft evolved from reconnaissance, taking pot shots at the enemy with oranges and revolvers, into effective war machines in the space of only four years; and how ultimately the Royal Air Force came to become the first dedicated Air Force in the world.
This tour gives you the chance to step behind the barriers and encounter our oldest collections like never before.
Please ensure you book your FREE admission ticket alongside your tour.
To book tickets for 10 or more at a discounted price of £8.50, contact londoncustomerenquiries@rafmuseum.org (4 weeks in advance)
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