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Half Term: Second World War Scotland

Discover real objects and stories from the Second World War in Scotland with our half term family activities at National Museum of Flight Scotland!

Half Term: Second World War Scotland

About Half Term: Second World War Scotland

16th Oct 2024 to 18th Oct 2024
11am - 3pm
National Museum of Flight Scotland
National Museum of Flight Scotland East Fortune Airfield, EH39 5LF
Free with museum admission.
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See clothing and equipment of worn and used RAF Coastal Command pilots during the Second World War and our newly refurbished blast and air raid shelters.

Then learn some of the skills needed by Special Operations Executive reconnaissance organisation, some of whom trained in nearby Belhaven in East Lothian.

All activities are drop in and free with museum admission.

Location: Concorde Hangar

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