National Museum of Flight Expert Talks
Fri 16 Oct · 11:20
National Museum of Flight Scotland
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An expert talk is given at the National Museum of Flight in East Fortune on 16 October 2026. The session focuses on the Raid on the Forth, 1939. The talk lasts 20 minutes and offers an opportunity to ask questions.
From April to October, learn more about our collections and the history of East Fortune Airfield with our series of free expert talks at the museum. All talks take place at 11:00 - 11:20am. There will opportunity to ask questions at the end of each talk. 17 Apr – 'Second World War Archaeology at East Fortune' by Matteo Randazzo 15 May – 'The Scottish Twin Pioneer in the Cold War' by Douglas Britton 12 Jun – 'The Air Defence System in Scotland 1938 - 46' by Ian Brown 10 Jul – 'East Fortune Attacked' by Ian Brown 7 Aug – 'The Work of Poppy Scotland' by Eilidh MacKenzie 11 Sept – 'The Work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission' by Elaine Edwards 16 Oct – 'Mythbusting the Raid on the Forth, 16 October 1939' by Ian Brown
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National Museum of Flight Expert Talks takes place on Friday, 16 October 2026 at 11:20.
National Museum of Flight Expert Talks is held at National Museum of Flight Scotland in Edinburgh (East Fortune Airfield, North Berwick EH39 5LF).
Entry to National Museum of Flight Expert Talks is free.
Tickets for National Museum of Flight Expert Talks can be booked via nms.ac.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
National Museum of Flight Expert Talks
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An expert talk is given at the National Museum of Flight in East Fortune on 16 October 2026. The session focuses on the Raid on the Forth, 1939. The talk lasts 20 minutes and offers an opportunity to ask questions.
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From April to October, learn more about our collections and the history of East Fortune Airfield with our series of free expert talks at the museum. All talks take place at 11:00 - 11:20am. There will opportunity to ask questions at the end of each talk. 17 Apr – 'Second World War Archaeology at East Fortune' by Matteo Randazzo 15 May – 'The Scottish Twin Pioneer in the Cold War' by Douglas Britton 12 Jun – 'The Air Defence System in Scotland 1938 - 46' by Ian Brown 10 Jul – 'East Fortune Attacked' by Ian Brown 7 Aug – 'The Work of Poppy Scotland' by Eilidh MacKenzie 11 Sept – 'The Work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission' by Elaine Edwards 16 Oct – 'Mythbusting the Raid on the Forth, 16 October 1939' by Ian Brown
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When is National Museum of Flight Expert Talks?
National Museum of Flight Expert Talks takes place on Friday, 16 October 2026 at 11:20.
Where is National Museum of Flight Expert Talks taking place?
National Museum of Flight Expert Talks is held at National Museum of Flight Scotland in Edinburgh (East Fortune Airfield, North Berwick EH39 5LF).
How much are tickets for National Museum of Flight Expert Talks?
Entry to National Museum of Flight Expert Talks is free.
How do I get tickets for National Museum of Flight Expert Talks?
Tickets for National Museum of Flight Expert Talks can be booked via nms.ac.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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