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Title:: Lest We Forget
When:: 30.10.2008 - 19.12.2008
Where:: RAF Museum London - Hendon
Category:: Exhibitions

Description

2008 heralds the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War and the 90th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Air Force.

‘Lest we forget’ is a poignant and unflinching exhibition that highlights the sacrifices made during human conflict. It invites us to reflect on the loss of the individual and the impact that their departure has on their families and loved ones; whilst exploring the invaluable work of the agencies and support networks that have emerged during the last 90 years to bring practical aid and comfort to those RAF families who have suffered bereavement.

The central theme of the exhibition is the necessity of Remembrance. Synonymous with both World Wars, the act of remembrance is as relevant for families who have lost loved ones, whether civilians or Service personnel, in recent and current conflicts, as it was for our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents.

As an act of remembrance visitors are invited to interact with the exhibition by recording their thoughts and feelings on paper ‘bricks’. These will be used to produce a ‘Wall of Remembrance’ in the Museum’s Historic Hangars Gallery. In the run up to Remembrance Sunday members of the public will be able to contribute to our Poppy Collage by dedicating a petal on the 8th and 9th of November, to the memory of the fallen.

Venue

Venue:: RAF Museum London - Website
Street:: Grahame Park Way
Postcode:: NW9 5LL
City:: Hendon
Area/Borough:: London

Description

The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation.

The Museum is situated on the site of the original London Aerodrome, used for the great Hendon Air Shows between the two World Wars. Five mammoth buildings contain over a hundred aircraft, artefacts, aviation memorabilia, fine art and photographs covering the history of aviation from early balloon flights to the latest jet fighters.

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of powered flight, the Royal Air Force Museum expanded the site by a third and opened two new exhibition halls.

Admission to all areas of the Museum is FREE of charge.

Opening Times

Milestones of Flight     10.00-18.00
Historic Hangars    10.00-18.00
Bomber Hall        10.00-18.00
Grahame White Factory    10.00-12.00
Battle of Britain Hall    12.00-18.00

Aeronauts Interactive Centre
- Weekends & School Holidays     10.00-18.00
- Weekdays     10.30-16.30
Aeronauts will be closed to the public on Wednesday 3rd December for a school visit.
We would like to apologise for any disappointment that this may cause.

Last admission to the Museum is 17.30
The Museum will be closed for Annual Maintenance from 5 - 9 January 2009 inclusive.

Contact

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020 8205 2266 (General Information)

Directions

Bus: Route 303 passes the entrance to the Museum.

Tube: The Museum is 7 minutes walk from Colindale Underground station on the Edgware branch of the Northern Line. Alight at Colindale, not Hendon Central. Colindale is in Zone 4.

Rail: Mill Hill Broadway is the nearest rail station and is a 15 minute walk away. The station is on the Luton/Kings Cross/Thameslink line.

Map

Accessibility

Good facilities for disabled visitors with wide aisles to accommodate wheel-chairs. Staff members are happy to assist visitors to access all areas of the Museum.

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