Visitors' Stories

“Mum met Dad on the roof of The Air Ministry during the Blitz. And that’s where they fell in love.”
Visitors to the RAF Museum Cosford share their stories.

Stories from the Museum

There is a wealth of stories and knowledge within the staff of the Royal Air Force Museum. Listen to staff share their personal experiences, as well as stories about their favourite RAF Museum exhibits.

My Favourite Stories

New to RAF Stories? We have collected stories about love, loss, friendship, bravery, humour, happiness, sadness and everything in between. In this section, people involved in the project pick their favourites.

Top Ten RAF Stories

From the everyday to the extraordinary, RAF Stories celebrates all experiences of the RAF. This collection highlights the wide scope of the project, with stories of friendship, courage, tragedy and triumph.

Everyday Heroes

In one way or another, servicemen & servicewomen often find themselves in situations that require courage, whether this be to undertake a dangerous mission, to overcome a challenge or to deal with fear, personal struggles or loss. This collection of stories explores the many ways in which courage is shown in the day to day life of RAF personnel.