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Duke of Edinburgh opens First World War exhibition

Posted on December 2, 2014 by DH

The Duke of Edinburgh has opened the new permanent First World War exhibition at the Royal Air Force Museum in north London. Entitled The First World War in the Air, the exhibition focuses on the often overlooked role of air power during the … Continue reading →

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RAF Museum announces World War I Centenary events

Posted on January 30, 2014 by DH

Throughout 2014 the Royal Air Force Museum will be hosting various events that will commemorate the outbreak of World War I. Three events have already been announced A story workshop for children, entitled Where the Poppies Now Grow, will be … Continue reading →

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A South African RAF pilot

Posted on July 8, 2013 by DH

CWGC lists lieutenant Charles Perring as belonging to the Aircraft Acceptance Park at Hendon Aerodrome in London. He was killed in an air crash at Lympne in Kent on 9 August 1918 and originally came from Johannesburg, South Africa. The … Continue reading →

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