The Battle of Britain Beacon - RAF Museum London's vision for the future
As part of our modernisation and development plan the Royal Air Force Museum has undertaken the initial planning for a new Battle of Britain exhibition building at our London site.
The new building will allow wider public access and ensure that the Museum's unique collection of Battle of Britain aircraft, memorabilia and archives is preserved for the education of future generations.
The aim of the building is to act:
- As a gateway to London and an iconic landmark
- A lasting tribute to the sacrifice and bravery of an international force of men and women
- An education resource in the lessons of the Second World War, for generations to come
- An inspirational new interpretation for 21st Century of the world's finest collection of aircraft and artefacts of the period
- A salute to the city of London and the enduring legacy of freedom and democracy.
The provision of suitable funding, and the agreement with interested parties and authorities with whom the Museum is consulting widely, will dictate when the Trustees of the Museum will take the final decision to proceed with construction.
Behind the Beacon
In the following film, Behind the Beacon, the Royal Air Force Museum explains further the inspiration and vision behind this major capital project through the interviewing of veterans from both sides of the Battle of Britain and senior staff at the Museum.
