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Thursday 8 October
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100 Years of TV - Helensburgh
Drumfork Community Centre · Helensburgh
Thu, 8 October 2026
Organised by Royal Navy Forum (Member Events and Activities)
An event at Drumfork Community Centre marking 100 years since the invention of television by John Logie Baird, who was born in Helensburgh. It is listed on the Royal Navy Forum and booked through its Member Events and Activities group.
Lunchtime Lecture: Attempts to Use Infrared by Fighter Command during the Second World War
Sunderland Suite, RAF Museum London, Grahame Park Way · London
Thu, 8 October 2026, 12:00
Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
A lunchtime lecture by historian Dr Stephen Moore on Fighter Command's Second World War experiments with infrared detection and identification. It is held in person at RAF Museum London and livestreamed via Crowdcast.
RAFA Adventures: RAFA Walks
Venue to be announced
Thu, 1 October 2026 – Sat, 31 October 2026
Organised by Royal Air Forces Association
A month-long fundraising walking challenge for the Royal Air Forces Association. Participants choose their own route and distance anywhere in the world and walk at their own pace during October.
Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026
Wales
Fri, 2 October 2026 – Tue, 13 October 2026
Organised by British Army - Headquarters 160th (Welsh) Brigade
The British Army's annual patrolling exercise, held in Wales and hosted by Headquarters 160th (Welsh) Brigade. It is for military patrols from all three Services and international teams, not for the public.
Regular and ongoing
On regularly, or for a long stretch — each one says when.
King's Life Guard
Changing of The King's Life Guard on Horse Guards Parade at 11:00 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (the guard leaves Hyde Park Barracks at 10:28). · Horse Guards Parade · London
Royal & Ceremonial3rd partyFreeOrganised by The Household Division (Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment)
The Bomber Command Tour
Selected days throughout the year until 31 December 2026, with tours at 11:00 and 14:00. Available dates are shown on the museum's booking site; advance booking essential. · Until Thu 31 Dec · RAF Museum London (Hangar 5) · London
History & Heritage3rd party£12 per person; carers go freeOrganised by Royal Air Force Museum
The Cold War Tour
Selected days throughout the year until 31 December 2026, with tours at 11:00 and 14:00. Available dates are shown on the museum's booking site; advance booking essential. · Until Thu 31 Dec · RAF Museum London · London
History & Heritage3rd party£12 per person; carers go freeOrganised by Royal Air Force Museum
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