Join us as the Royal Air Force presents the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force with a plaque commemorating the first ten American pilots to fly with the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain from July to October 1940. James Normington, a former Royal Air Force Officer, will share the history of the Battle of Britain, and Dr. Douglas Lantry, Museum Historian, will speak about the all-American Eagle Squadrons, the first of which became operational in February 1941. The evening will conclude with a formal dedication of a plaque honoring the first American pilots by a representative of the Royal Air Force. You are welcome to arrive at 5:30 p.m. to visit the Eagle Squadron exhibit in the Early Years Gallery, including open-cockpit viewing of the Museum’s Hawker Hurricane Mk IIa, one of the type of aircraft flown by American pilots in the RAF. Seating for the presentations begins at 6:00 p.m., and the commemoration will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Air Force Museum Theatre. The event will conclude at 8:30 p.m.

Bombers & Brews is on time, on target! The Air Force Museum Foundation's popular adults-only After Dark: Bombers & Brews will take place on November 7 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. There will be dancing to live music You’ll be able to view rare artifacts from the Wright State University archives, and the Museum's collection normally not on display. There will also be two rounds of trivia with prizes, caricature artists, heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bars, and much more! After Dark events are for adults only (ages 21+). Tickets for Bombers & Brews are $45. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the event will run from 6-10 p.m. Experience the Museum in a whole new light!