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RAF Museum Cosford Launches Online Book of Remembrance
RAF Museum Cosford Launches Online Book of Remembrance
As part of its latest online exhibition, Lest We Forget, the Royal Air Force Museum has opened an electronic Book of Remembrance to commemorate the memory of those who have served in the Royal Air Force and its sister services, the Royal Flying Corps, the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force and the Women’s Royal Air Force.
Speaking about the online exhibition, Air Vice Marshal (retired) Peter Dye, the Head of the Museum’s Collections Division, stated:
“Lest We Forget is a poignant and unflinching exhibition that highlights the sacrifices made by those that have served in the Royal Air Force since its formation more than 90 years ago. It invites us to reflect on the impact on families and loved ones; whilst exploring the invaluable work of the agencies and support networks that bring practical aid and comfort to those who have suffered bereavement.
The central theme of the exhibition is the importance of Remembrance to individuals, to the Royal Air Force and to the nation. As a personal act of Remembrance, online visitors are invited to record a personal tribute to those that lost their lives serving their country. Each memorial will be incorporated in a virtual ‘Book of Remembrance’ that can be viewed by visitors to the Museum’s website as a tribute to those brave men and women, who fought, and who continue to fight, to preserve the ideals of liberty and democracy.“
In addition to the launch of the above exhibition both of the Royal Air Force Museum’s site at Cosford will be holding a Service of Remembrance to which members of the public are invited to attend. This will take place on Sunday 8th of November at 10:45 am in the Museum’s Hangar 1. The Museum will also show ‘Lest We Forget’ as a physical exhibition for those who may not have web access. For further details please visit www.rafmuseum.org/cosford and select “What’s On This Month”.
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford is open daily from 10am to 6pm. Last admission to the site is 5.00pm. Entry is free.
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