Royal Air Force Museum London

The Royal Air Force Museum London is one of the UK’s premier aviation museums, dedicated to preserving the history of the Royal Air Force (RAF) and showcasing the development of airpower and aviation technology. The museum is home to a vast collection of aircraft, historical artifacts, and exhibits related to the RAF’s history and its contributions to aviation.

Royal Air Force Museum Hendon

Grahame Park Way

London NW9 5LL

England

United Kingdom

www.rafmuseum.org.uk

london@rafmuseum.org

+44 20 8205 2266

Daily 10:00 – 17:00

Closed Christmas and New Year

Admission free

Gift shop

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Public Transport:

  • Nearest Underground Station: Colindale (Northern Line), approximately a 10-minute walk to the museum.
  • Bus Services: Several bus routes serve the area, with stops close to the museum.

Aircraft collection

Hawker Hurricane FMS BAPC.68/P2725/TM-B RAF (gate guard), Royal Air Force Museum London

Hawker Hurricane FMS BAPC.68/P2725/TM-B RAF (gate guard)

MP425/G

D.7343/ZK-TVD

E449/G-EBJE

W2068

R5868/PO-S

XL318

ZG477/67

433

44-83868/A-N

83-24104

RD253

DD931/L

XG474/O

L8756/XD-E

K2227

E2466

WV783

XW323/86

XS925/BA

OO-ELA/3066

K4232

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KN751/F

FX760/GA-?

F1010/C

WP962/C

TJ138/VO-L

VT812/N

WE139

ZH588

L5343

MM5701/13-95

584219/38

8417/18

XR977

03-33119

K8042

N5628

WH301

W1048/TL-S

XM717

G-ABMR

XG154

P2617/AF-F

XW547/R

NV778

MN235/I8-T

120227/2

701152/NT+5L

494083/RI+JK

A16-199/SF-R

64-0553

XV424/I

4101/12

730301/D5+RL

FE905

44-13317/VT-B

ZE887/GF

ZA457/AJ-J

KL216/RS-L

E2466

F938

XX824/AD

ML824/NS-Z

KK995/E

XA302

WZ791

F6314/B

N5912

N9899

PK724

X4590/PR-F

TB675/4D-V

920/QN

LB264

2345

XG474/O

C3988

XW855

R9125/JR-M

XZ585/A

K6035

XV732

XP299

Airspeed Oxford 1

Albatros D-Va (replica)

Avro 504K

Avro Anson 1

Avro Lancaster B.1

Avro Vulcan B.2

BAe Harrier GR.9

Bleriot XXVII

Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress

Boeing CH-47D Chinook (nose)

Bristol Beaufighter TF.10

Bristol Beaufort VIII

Bristol Belvedere HC.1

Bristol Blenheim IV (Bolingbroke Mk4T)

Bristol Bulldog Mk.IIA

Bristol F2b

Bristol 171 Sycamore HR.12

BAC Jet Provost T.5A

BAC Lightning F.6

Caudron G3

Cierva (Avro) C-30 Rota I

Clarke Glider

Consolidated B-24L Liberator

Curtiss Kittyhawk IV (A29-556)

de Havilland DH.9A

de Havilland Chipmunk T.10

de Havilland Mosquito B.35

de Havilland Vampire F.3

English Electric Canberra PR.3

Eurofighter Typhoon

Fairey Battle I

Fiat CR.42 Falco

Focke Wulf Fw190A-8/U-1

Fokker D.VII

Folland Gnat T.1

General Atomics MQ-1B-10 Predator

Gloster Gladiator 2

Gloster Gladiator 2 (wreck)

Gloster Meteor F.8

Handley Page Halifax II (wreck)

Handley Page Victor K.2 (nose)

Hawker Hart II as J9941/57

Hawker Hunter FGA.9

Hawker Hurricane 1

Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2B

Hawker Tempest TT.V

Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib

Heinkel He162A-2 Volksjager

Heinkel He111H-20

Junkers Ju87G-2 Stuka

Lockheed Hudson IIIA

Lockheed WC-130E Hurricane Hunter (cockpit)

McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR.2

Messerschmitt Bf109E-3

Messerschmitt Bf110G-4R-6

Noorduyn AT-16 Harvard IIB

North American P-51D Mustang

Panavia Tornado F.3

Panavia Tornado GR.1B

Republic P-47D Thunderbolt II

Royal Aircraft Factory BE2b

Royal Aircraft Factory SE5A

SEPECAT Jaguar GR.3A

Short Sunderland MR.5

Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly 1

Slingsby T-31B Kirby Cadet TX.3

Slingsby Grasshopper TX.1

Sopwith F1 Camel

Sopwith Triplane

Supermarine Southampton 1

Supermarine Spitfire F.24

Supermarine Spitfire Ia

Supermarine Spitfire XVIe

Supermarine Stranraer

Taylorcraft Auster 1

Vickers FB5 Gunbus

Westland Belvedere HC.1

Westland Dolphin

Westland Gazelle HCC.4

Westland Lysander Mk.III

Westland Sea King HAR.3

Westland Wallace II

Westland Wessex HCC.4

Westland Whirlwind HAR.10

The Royal Air Force Museum Hendon, houses one of the largest aviation collections in the United Kingdom. Over 85 historic aircraft covering the whole span of the Royal Flying Corps years until the Eurofighter Typhoon in Royal Air Force service today.

The Royal Air Force Museum London is a museum dedicated to the history of aviation and the Royal Air Force (RAF). It is located in the London Hendon, and it is one of the two sites of the Royal Air Force Museum, the other being in Cosford, Shropshire.

The museum features a vast collection of aircraft, engines, weapons, uniforms, and other artifacts related to the history of aviation and the RAF. Some of the most notable exhibits include the world’s only surviving example of a Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8, the Avro Lancaster S-Sugar, and the Vickers Wellington bomber.

In addition to the exhibits, the Royal Air Force Museum London offers a variety of educational programs and events for visitors of all ages. There are guided tours, interactive exhibits, and workshops that allow visitors to learn about the history of aviation and the RAF in a fun and engaging way.

Overall, the Royal Air Force Museum London is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of aviation and the role of the RAF in shaping it.

Supermarine Spitfire FMS TB288/HT-H RAF, Royal Air Force Museum London

Supermarine Spitfire FMS TB288/HT-H RAF

Hall 1

Royal Air Force Museum London-Hendon United Kingdom
Royal Air Force Museum London-Hendon, United Kingdom
GAM-87 Skybolt, Royal Air Force Museum London

GAM-87 Skybolt

model of a Typhoon Eurofighter. Made for a TV advert for careers in the RAF, Royal Air Force Museum London

Model of a Typhoon Eurofighter. Made for a TV advert for careers in the RAF

RAF in numbers, Royal Air Force Museum London
de Havilland DH.9A F1010/C Royal Flying Corps, Royal Air Force Museum London

de Havilland DH.9A F1010/C Royal Flying Corps

Folland Gnat T.1 XR977 RAF, Royal Air Force Museum London

Folland Gnat T.1 XR977 RAF

Westland Sea King HAR.3 XZ585/A RAF, Royal Air Force Museum London
Westland Sea King HAR.3 XZ585/A RAF, Royal Air Force Museum London

Westland Sea King HAR.3 XZ585/A RAF

Power Jets W.2/500 engine, Royal Air Force Museum London

Power Jets W.2/500 engine

Rolls-Royce Merlin, Royal Air Force Museum London

Rolls-Royce Merlin

Air Force Museum London
First RAF pilot F-35 flight suite, Royal Air Force Museum London

First RAF pilot F-35 flight suite

satelite

satelite

wooden model

wooden model

Avro 730, Royal Air Force Museum London

Avro 730

Panavia Tornado, Royal Air Force Museum London

Panavia Tornado

wooden model Javelin

wooden model Javelin

RAF Museum cafe

RAF Museum cafe

Short Sunderland MR.5 ML824/NS-Z 201 Sqn. RAF, Royal Air Force Museum London
Short Sunderland MR.5 ML824/NS-Z 201 Sqn. RAF, Royal Air Force Museum London

Short Sunderland MR.5 ML824/NS-Z 201 Sqn. RAF

63ft Pinnace Mk.1 1374 and RTTL 2757 boats, Royal Air Force Museum London

63ft Pinnace Mk.1 1374 and RTTL 2757 boats,

Hall 2

Grahame-White Factory at RAF Museum Hendon

Grahame-White Factory at RAF Museum Hendon

Bleriot XXVII 433, Royal Air Force Museum London

Bleriot XXVII 433

Avro 504K E449 Royal Flying Corps, Royal Air Force Museum London
Avro 504K E449 Royal Flying Corps, Royal Air Force Museum London

Avro 504K E449 Royal Flying Corps

Caudron G3 3066 Royal Flying Corps, Royal Air Force Museum London

Caudron G3 3066 Royal Flying Corps

Sopwith Triplane N5912 No.2 School of Aerial Fighting and Gunnery Royal Flying Corps, Royal Air Force Museum London

Sopwith Triplane N5912 No.2 School of Aerial Fighting and Gunnery Royal Flying Corps

Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a F983 84 Sqn. Royal Flying Corps, Royal Air Force Museum London

Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a F983 84 Sqn. Royal Flying Corps

Royal Aircraft Factory FE-2B (replica) A6526 Royal Flying Corps, Royal Air Force Museum London

Royal Aircraft Factory FE-2B (replica) A6526 Royal Flying Corps

Albatros D-Va (Replica) D.7343/ZK-TVD Jasta 61 Luftwaffe (German AF), Royal Air Force Museum London

Albatros D-Va (Replica) D.7343/ZK-TVD Jasta 61 Luftwaffe (German AF)

Fokker D-VII 8417/18 Luftwaffe (German Air Force), Royal Air Force Museum London
Sopwith F.1 Camel F6314/B Royal Flying Corps, Royal Air Force Museum London

Sopwith F.1 Camel F6314/B Royal Flying Corps

Bristol F-2b Fighter E2466 No.22 Sqn. Royal flying Corps, Royal Air Force Museum London

Bristol F-2b Fighter E2466 No.22 Sqn. Royal flying Corps

Sopwith 5F-1 Dolphin C3988 Royal Flying Corps, Royal Air Force Museum London

Sopwith 5F-1 Dolphin C3988 Royal Flying Corps

Royal Aircraft Factory RE-8 A3930/B Royal Flying Corps, Royal Air Force Museum London

Royal Aircraft Factory RE-8 A3930/B Royal Flying Corps

Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2b (replica) 687 Royal Flying Corps, Royal Air Force Museum London

Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2b (replica) 687 Royal Flying Corps
The BE2b evolved from earlier aircraft after a great deal of experimental work by the government-owned Royal Aircraft Factory at Farnborough and proved to be one of the first practical aircraft supplied to the Royal Flying Corps. This example is an extremely accurate full-size replica.

Balloon Basket, Royal Air Force Museum London

Balloon Basket

Vickers F.B.5 Gunbus (replica) 2345 Royal Flying Corps, Royal Air Force Museum London

Vickers F.B.5 Gunbus (replica) 2345 Royal Flying Corps

Hall 3

Panavia Tornado GR.1B ZA457/AJ-J 617 Sqn. (The Dambusters) RAF, RAF Museum London

Panavia Tornado GR.1B ZA457/AJ-J 617 Sqn. (The Dambusters) RAF

Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2B XW547/R 208 Sqn. RAF, RAF Museum London
Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2B XW547/R 208 Sqn. RAF, RAF Museum London

Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2B XW547/R 208 Sqn. RAF

General Atomics MQ-1B-10 Predator 03-33119/CH USAF, RAF Museum London

General Atomics MQ-1B-10 Predator 03-33119/CH USAF

Boeing CH-47D Chinook (front section) 83-24104 US Army (RAF), RAF Museum London

Boeing CH-47D Chinook (front section) 83-24104 US Army (RAF

BAe Harrier GR.9A ZG477 1 Sqn. RAF, RAF Museum London

BAe Harrier GR.9A ZG477 1 Sqn. RAF

SEPECAT Jaguar GR.3A XX824/AD RAF, RAF Museum London

SEPECAT Jaguar GR.3A XX824/AD RAF

Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon F.2 (DA2) ZH588 RAF, RAF Museum London
Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon F.2 (DA2) ZH588 RAF This is one of the seven Eurofighter prototypes and was used for flight testing.

Hall 4

Slingsby T-38 Grasshopper TX.1 WZ791 RAF, RAF Museum London

Slingsby T-38 Grasshopper TX.1 WZ791 RAF

Curtiss Kittyhawk IV FX760/GA-? 112 Sqn. RAF, RAF Museum London

Curtiss Kittyhawk IV FX760/GA-? 112 Sqn. RAF

Hawker Hunter FGA.9 XG154 8 and 43 Sqn. RAF, RAF Museum London

Hawker Hunter FGA.9 XG154 8 and 43 Sqn. RAF

Taylorcraft Plus D-1 Auster Mk.1 LB264 No.653 Sqn. RAF, RAF Museum London

Taylorcraft Plus D-1 Auster Mk.1 LB264 No.653 Sqn. RAF

Hawker Hart II G-ABMR/J9941/57 RAF, RAF Museum London

Hawker Hart II G-ABMR/J9941/57 RAF

Supermarine Spitfire F.24 PK724 RAF, RAF Museum London

Supermarine Spitfire F.24 PK724 RAF

Republic P-47D Thunderbolt KL216/RS-L 30 Sqn. RAF, RAF Museum London

Republic P-47D Thunderbolt KL216/RS-L 30 Sqn. RAF

de Havilland Chipmunk T.10 WP962/C RAF, RAF Museum London
de Havilland Chipmunk T.10 WP962/C RAF
Slingsby T-31B Kirby Cadet TX.3 XA302 Air Cadets RAF, RAF Museum London
Slingsby T-31B Kirby Cadet TX.3 XA302 Air Cadets RAF
Noorduyn AT-16 Harvard IIB FE905 RAF,

Noorduyn AT-16 Harvard IIB FE905 RAF

Bristol Bulldog Mk.IIA K2227 RAF, RAF Museum London

Bristol Bulldog Mk.IIA K2227 RAF

Supermarine Southampton 1 N9899 RAF, RAF Museum London
Armstrong Whitworth R33, RAF Museum London
Gloster Gladiator Mk.2 N5628 RAF, RAF Museum London

Gloster Gladiator Mk.2 N5628 RAF

Panavia Tornado F.3 ZE887/GF 43 Sqn. RAF, RAF Museum London

Panavia Tornado F.3 ZE887/GF 43 Sqn. RAF

McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR.2 XV424/I 56 Sqn. RAF, RAF Museum London
McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR.2 XV424/I 56 Sqn. RAF, RAF Museum London

McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR.2 XV424/I 56 Sqn. RAF

Bristol Beaufighter TF.10 RD253 RAF, RAF Museum London
Bristol Beaufighter TF.10 RD253 RAF, RAF Museum London

Bristol Beaufighter TF.10 RD253 RAF

Bristol Beaufort VIII DD931/L 42 Sqn. RAF, RAF Museum London
Bristol Beaufort VIII DD931/L 42 Sqn. RAF This DD931 is only one preserved Beaufort in Europe. This aircraft is assebmled and restored from at least five Australian built Beaufort Mk.VIII wrecks recovered in 1974 from Tadji airdrome, New Guinea, from parts of other aircrafts and new-build components. After abortive restoration at Chino it was sent to Hawkins, Texas and in 1991 to RAF Museum Hendon. Presently is displayed as torpedo bomber Mk.IIA DD931 from No 42 Squadron, which prepared in June 1942 to move to the Far East, but DD931 ended during transfer at Malta Island. Later served with No 5 (Middle East) Training Squadron and then No 39 Squadron, attacked Rommel´s Libyan supply lines by torpedoes and mines
Lockheed 414 Hudson IIIA A16-199/SF-R 13 Sqn. Royal Australian Air Force, RAF Museum London

Lockheed 414 Hudson IIIA A16-199/SF-R 13 Sqn. Royal Australian Air Force

Supermarine Stranraer 920/QN Royal Canadian Air Force, RAF Museum London

Supermarine Stranraer 920/QN Royal Canadian Air Force

Westland Gazelle HCC.4 XW855 32 Sqn. RAF, RAF Museum London

Westland Gazelle HCC.4 XW855 32 Sqn. RAF

Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly 1 KK995/E RAF, RAF Museum London

Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly 1 KK995/E RAF
This is actually KL110. The R-4 was the world’s first large scale production helicopter. This one was delivered to the UK in 1945 and served with the RAF and Royal Navy until 1949. On display in the museum since 1970.

Bristol Belvedere HC.1 XG474/O 66 Sqn. RAF, RAF Museum London
Bristol Belvedere HC.1 XG474/O 66 Sqn. RAF The Belvedere was the Royal Air Force’s first twin engined, twin rotor helicopter to enter service. This particular Belvederes was one of six crated for transfer by cargo ship to Singapore where they joined 66 Sqdn at RAF Seletar in June 1962. She gave loyal service both in Singapore and Aden before being retired upon 66 Sqdn’s disbandment in March 69. XG 474 was then shipped to the UK for preservation arriving at the RAF Museum in March 71.
Westland Whirlwind HAR.10 XP299 RAF, RAF Museum London

Westland Whirlwind HAR.10 XP299 RAF

Cierva (Avro) C-30 Rota I K4232 RAF, RAF Museum London

Cierva (Avro) C-30 Rota I K4232 RAF

Westland Wessex HCC.4 XV732 Queens Flight RAF, RAF Museum London

Westland Wessex HCC.4 XV732 Queens Flight RAF

Bristol 171 Sycamore HR.12 WV783 RAF, RAF Museum London

Bristol 171 Sycamore HR.12 WV783 RAF

Supermarine Spitfire Ia X4590/PR-F 609 Sqn. RAF, RAF Museum London

Supermarine Spitfire Ia X4590/PR-F 609 Sqn. RAF

Fiat CR.42 Falco MM5701 13-95 95. Squadriglia/18. Gruppo (group)/56. Stormo, Corpo Aereo Italiano (Italian Air Force), RAF Museum London

Fiat CR.42 Falco MM5701 13-95 95. Squadriglia/18. Gruppo (group)/56. Stormo, Corpo Aereo Italiano (Italian Air Force)

Hawker Hurricane 1 P2617 AF-F 607 Sqn. RAF, RAF Museum London

Hawker Hurricane 1 P2617 AF-F 607 Sqn. RAF

Messerschmitt Bf109E-3 4101/12 2./JG 51 Luftwaffe (German Air Force), RAF Museum London

Messerschmitt Bf109E-3 4101/12 2./JG 51 Luftwaffe (German Air Force),

Supermarine Spitfire XVIe TB675 4D-V 74 Sqn. RAF, RAF Museum London

Supermarine Spitfire XVIe TB675 4D-V 74 Sqn. RAF

Hawker Tempest TT.V NV778 RAF, RAF Museum London

Hawker Tempest TT.V NV778 RAF

2200-hp Napier Sabre III inline engine Hawker Tempest V, RAF Museum London

2200-hp Napier Sabre III inline engine Hawker Tempest V

Gloster Meteor F.8 WH301 609 Sqn. RAF, RAF Museum London

Gloster Meteor F.8 WH301 609 Sqn. RAF

de Havilland DH-100 Vampire F.3 VT812/N 601 Sqn. RAF, RAF Museum London

de Havilland DH-100 Vampire F.3 VT812/N 601 Sqn. RAF

Eurofighter Typhoon ejection-seat Martin-Baker Mk.10LE, RAF Museum London

Eurofighter Typhoon ejection-seat Martin-Baker Mk.10LE

BAC Lightning F.6X S925/BA 11 Sqn. RAF, RAF Museum London

BAC Lightning F.6X S925/BA 11 Sqn. RAF

BAC Jet Provost T.5A XW323/86 1 FTS RAF, RAF Museum London

BAC Jet Provost T.5A XW323/86 1 FTS RAF

English Electric Canberra PR.3 WE139 231OCU RAF, RAF Museum London
English Electric Canberra PR.3 WE139 231OCU RAF, RAF Museum London

English Electric Canberra PR.3 WE139 231OCU RAF

Hall 5

Avro Lancaster B.1 R5868/PO-S 467 Sqn. RAF, RAF Museum London
Avro Lancaster B.1 R5868/PO-S 467 Sqn. RAF, RAF Museum London

Avro Lancaster B.1 R5868/PO-S 467 Sqn. RAF

Consolidated B-24L Liberator KN751/F RAF, RAF Museum London

Consolidated B-24L Liberator KN751/F RAF

Airspeed Oxford 1 MP425/G No. 1536 BATF RAF, RAF Museum London

Airspeed Oxford 1 MP425/G No. 1536 BATF RAF

Bristol Blenheim IV L8756/XD-E RAF, RAF Museum London

Bristol Blenheim IV L8756/XD-E RAF

Heinkel He111H-20 701152/NT+5L Luftwaffe (German Air Force), RAF Museum London

Heinkel He111H-20 701152/NT+5L Luftwaffe (German Air Force)

Junkers Ju87G-2 Stuka 494083/RI+JK Luftwaffe (German Air Force), RAF Museum London

Junkers Ju87G-2 Stuka 494083/RI+JK Luftwaffe (German Air Force)

Avro 652A Anson I W2068 RAF, RAF Museum London

Avro 652A Anson I W2068 RAF

Handley Page Halifax B.2 W1048/TL-S RAF, RAF Museum London

Handley Page Halifax B.2 W1048/TL-S RAF

Handley Page Victor K.2 (nose) XM717 55 Sqn. RAF, RAF Museum London

Handley Page Victor K.2 (nose) XM717 55 Sqn. RAF

Fairey Battle I L5343 98 Sqn. RAF, RAF Museum London
Messerschmitt Bf110G-4R-6 730301 D5+RL 1. Staffel/Nachtjagdgeschwader 3Luftwaffe (German Air Force), RAF Museum London
Messerschmitt Bf110G-4R-6 730301 D5+RL 1. Staffel/Nachtjagdgeschwader 3Luftwaffe (German Air Force), RAF Museum London
Messerschmitt Bf110G-4R-6 730301 D5+RL 1. Staffel/Nachtjagdgeschwader 3Luftwaffe (German Air Force), RAF Museum London

Messerschmitt Bf110G-4R-6 730301 D5+RL 1. Staffel/Nachtjagdgeschwader 3Luftwaffe (German Air Force)

North American P-51D Mustang 44-13317/VT-B 336th FS/4th FG USAAF, RAF Museum London
North American P-51D Mustang 44-13317/VT-B 336th FS/4th FG USAAF, RAF Museum London

North American P-51D Mustang 44-13317/VT-B 336th FS/4th FG USAAF

de Havilland Mosquito B.35 TJ138/VO-L 98 Sqn. RAF, RAF Museum London

de Havilland Mosquito B.35 TJ138/VO-L 98 Sqn. RAF

Avro Vulcan B.2 XL318 617 Sqn. RAF, RAF Museum London

Avro Vulcan B.2 XL318 617 Sqn. RAF

Focke Wulf Fw190A-8/U-1 584219/38 1G/JG54 Luftwaffe (German Air Force), RAF Museum London

Focke Wulf Fw190A-8/U-1 584219/38 1G/JG54 Luftwaffe (German Air Force)

Heinkel He162A-2 Volksjager 120227 2 Jagdgeschwader 1 Luftwaffe (German Air Force), RAF Museum London

Heinkel He162A-2 Volksjager 120227 2 Jagdgeschwader 1 Luftwaffe (German Air Force)

Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress 44-83868/A-N 94th BG/8th AF USAAF, RAF Museum London

Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress 44-83868/A-N 94th BG/8th AF USAAF

Clarke Glider, RAF Museum London

Clarke Glider

RAF Museum London
RAF Museum London
RAF Museum London

All photos above are made in July 2018

An other Photo Gallery of our visit in 2010

Photos Rob Vogelaar