Battle of Britain Bunker

Home of No.11 Group (Fighter Command) Operations Room. Site includes Air Defence Exhibition. Run by @Hillingdon.

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This year marks the 85th anniversary of the formation of RAF Air Sea Rescue. Join us to mark this historic occasion at the Battle of Britain Bunker with the launch of a new exhibition and accompanying talks, activities and displays 👉️ https://t.co/AnyzjhtfRB

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On display in our Visitor Centre is a Chain Home Receiver, vital to Britain's air defence during the war. Connected to aerials, it received radio signals reflected from enemy aircraft and helped operators determine range and direction. Discover more 👉️ https://t.co/EpWdKkuxPj

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This week at the Bunker 🚨

Monday 🧘‍♀️ Twilight Yoga -
Saturday 🌊 RAF Air Sea Rescue at 85: The Sea Shall Not Have Them
Saturday 🗣️ Speaker Series: Churchill’s Pirates - Will Iredale
Daily 🔎 Bunker Guided Tours

Info and tickets 👉️ https://t.co/X8yY3JIefP

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🔎 Coming soon: Uxbridge at War: A Walking Tour - 11 November 2026 🚶‍♂️

Led in partnership with the Royal British Legion - discover Uxbridge's remarkable military past.

🎟️ Booking essential – FREE (suggested Poppy Appeal donation - £10). More info 👉️ https://t.co/y84Q4WW4g7

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"Next week: RAF AIR SEA RESCUE AT 85
Join us on Saturday 17 October as we mark the 85th anniversary of RAF Air Sea Rescue with the unveiling of a new temporary exhibition and diorama, with talks from Will Iredale and Chris Leworthy.
Info and tickets 👉️ https://t.co/Of5P9yJKPy

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Our Polish Exhibition features the leather flying jacket and scarf of Fighter Ace Group Captain Aleksander Gabszewicz, bearing No. 316 (Warszawa) Squadron insignia.
Learn more about the contribution of the Polish Air Force 👉️ https://t.co/s9HKAFVutu

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Join author and historian Dilip Amin at 13:00 this Saturday for the In Their Own Words: The Battle of Britain as told by The Many and The Few tour.

More info and tickets 👉️ https://t.co/gUDLmHE8kv

FREE with Hillingdon Heritage Membership 👉️ https://t.co/ZIf9RWgTYq

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This week at the Bunker🚨

Monday 🧘 Twilight Yoga
Saturday 🗣️ In Their Own Words Tour
All week 🔎 Bunker Tours

Check out our full programme and discover more here 👉️ https://t.co/X8yY3JIefP

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🌊 RAF AIR SEA RESCUE AT 85
Join us at the Battle of Britain Bunker to mark 85 years of Air Sea Rescue with the launch of a new exhibition, as well as family activities and two facinating talks from Chris Leworthy and Will Iredale
🎟️ Book tickets 👉️ https://t.co/Of5P9yJKPy

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October at the Bunker 🚨

🗣️ 10th: In Their Words Tour
🌊 17th: Air Sea Rescue 85
👶 24th: Pipsqueaks
🎃 24th-31st: Half-term Halloween Crafts
🔎 25th: Self-Guided Tour
⚠️ 31st: Secrets Uncovered Tour

Check out our What's On Page for a full programme
https://t.co/X8yY3JIefP

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🔎Secrets Uncovered tour
📅Sat 26 September
🕰️14:30
🎟️£15, concessions apply
Find out how the Bunker was used after the Battle of Britain, the wider history of RAF Uxbridge and explore areas of the Bunker usually closed to the public.
Visit our website now to book your tickets!

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A book of condolence will be available to sign at Hillingdon Museum and Archives tomorrow morning. You can find us in the Civic Centre, next door to Uxbridge Library (UB8 1HD).

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The Hillingdon Heritage team were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of local historian and author Ken Pearce earlier this month.

Ken’s research and publications have been an invaluable resource and his knowledge, dedication, and enthusiasm will be sorely missed.

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Tomorrow, join us as we mark the 86th anniversary of the Battle of Britain with 'The 15 Nations'.
Explore tours, talks, living history, family activities, music and more as we celebrate the international heroes of Britain's finest hour.

🎟️Final tickets👉 https://t.co/M7s0j7Qwsi

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✉️ We understand this change may affect your plans. Please contact us if you have any questions, at [email protected].

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📣 Important Update📣

Due to unforeseen circumstances, there has been a last minute change to tomorrow's Speaker Series programme.

We are pleased to welcome Richard Kornicki, who will be exploring the contribution of Polish pilots during the Battle of Britain.

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#OTD in 1940, Hitler ordered the postponement of Operation Sea Lion to the following spring. By this point, Hitler’s attention had turned to Russia, so there was no longer a direct threat of invasion to Britain.

📸Prep for Operation Sea Lion, Boulogne-sur-Mer (1940). ©IWM

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The morning after the 15 September, British newspapers reported losses of 175 Luftwaffe to 30 RAF aircraft. In reality, 56 Luftwaffe aircraft were destroyed.

The bombing of London continued, with 170 Luftwaffe bombers taking part in the raid that night.

©Daily Express

#OTD

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🌍️ Explore stories of international collaboration this Saturday, as part of our BB86 Speaker Series!

10:30 | Paul Beaver, New Zealand
11:30 | Brigadier General Fry, Ireland
13:00 | Mike Peters, USA
14:00 | Colin Douglas, Caribbean

🎟️Book your tickets: https://t.co/M7s0j7Qwsi

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Join us this Saturday 19 September as we explore the international contribution to one of the most important air battles in history, and commemorate the courage and sacrifice that helped shape its outcome.

🔗 https://t.co/M7s0j7Qwsi

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#OTD in 1940, the Luftwaffe launched two major attacks over the South East and London to destroy the RAF. This day would later become known as Battle of Britain Day, owing to intensity and importance.