Fortunes of War
Uncover the story of service at East Fortune from RAF crew,
photographs, film and unique artefacts.
Our new exhibition presents the vivid human story of this
historic military airfield on which the National Museum of Flight
stands. Using personal testimony, photographs, film and unique
artefacts, it tells the story of the human experience of service at
East Fortune. What was the purpose of East Fortune airfield? What
was it like to serve there?
See wings from an East Fortune Sopwith Cuckoo and the original
painted gate from the Royal Naval Air Station. View objects from
'R34', East Fortune's record-breaking airship, which flew to North
America and back in the first ever transatlantic crossing.
Discover how the airfield has changed during the years with our
interactive map, navigate an airship to find the enemy submarine
and watch historic film footage. Get a first-hand look at what life
was like on an active airbase with models, aircraft parts, uniforms
and flying equipment.
This new exhibition is supported by:
