RAF Defford anniversary celebration day
The RAF Defford museum is celebrating its 10-year anniversary so join us on Saturday 28 September to enjoy face painting, brass bands, wartime themed sing a long and more!
- Booking not needed
- Free event
2024 marks the 10-year anniversary of the RAF Defford Museum telling the fascinating story of the top-secret air base where radar was developed which helped win the second world war.
Join us 28 September to celebrate this special anniversary with face painting, brass band performances, war time sing along and more.
Free admission for all, members and non members to mark the occasion.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Yes
- Meeting point
Across the site
- What to bring and wear
Outdoor event, weather appropriate clothing
- Accessibility
This event is accessible - gravel paths around the parkland with some grass areas
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