Curator Ian Brown stands in front of a plane in a hangar
Event

Lunchtime Talks

Fri 18 Jul, Fri 25 Jul, Fri 8 Aug, 13:00 - 13:20

National Museum of Flight

Free with museum admission

About Lunchtime Talks

Hear experts speak about the history of East Fortune Airfield, the museum’s collections and more in our series of free lunchtime talks.

This summer, Ian Brown,  Assistant Curator of Aviation, delves into the following topics:

  • Fri 18 Jul 2025 The Enigma machine in the Second World War
  • Fri 25 Jul 2025 Food production by the Royal Air Force during the Second World War
  • Fri 8 Aug 2025 The Bombing of Haddington, 3 March 1941

Accessibility and facilities

We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit.  

Visit our accessibility page for general access information for the National Museum of Flight. 

Ticketing terms and conditions

National Museums Scotland have a non-refundable and non-transferable ticketing policy. 

Please refer to our full Ticketing Terms and Conditions.

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