About Us
Our purpose is to tell the story of the Royal Air Force through its people and collections.
For our visitors, we make our collections and the RAF story relevant and stimulating
For current and former RAF personnel and their families we preserve, honour and share the stories of their service
For our nation we help people to understand the impact of the RAF in the world
With a world-class aircraft collection, integrated with special exhibitions, films, interactives, artwork, engines, missiles, photographs, uniforms, medals and research and education facilities, the Museum takes an innovative approach while keeping with tradition.
Opportunities
Inventory Volunteer - RAF Museum Collection Storage
See inside our Collections storage facility in Stafford and help us prepare to move our collection to a new facility.
Collections Information Digitisation Volunteer
If you are looking at gaining experience working in records management and digitisation or have a passion for history then this is the role for you. As a Collections Information Digitisation Volunteer you will learn how to digitise documents and make them accessible. You will also ensure that the records are accurate according to the museums procedures. Overall, this role will help you to develop an understanding about digitisation as well as information security.
Archive, Library and Research Volunteer
If you are interested in history or gaining experience working in with archival and library collections services this might be the ideal role for you. For the role of an Archive, Library and Research volunteer you will assist in checking and recording details about collections items and ensuring accurate records of each of the collections systems.