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Patriotic events and dates to remember across the country. Great British PAC is not responsible for 3rd party events.
September 2026
Veterans Outreach Drop in Session
Soane Stable Yard, Royal Hospital Chelsea (enter via Chelsea Gate) · London
Thu, 17 September 2026, 10:00–12:30
Organised by Royal Hospital Chelsea
A veterans' outreach drop-in session at Royal Hospital Chelsea, supported on this date by the Department for Work & Pensions, SSAFA, Combat Stress and Veterans RVP. No booking is required; visitors go to Chelsea Gate and are directed to Soane Stable Yard.
Never let the Truth get in the Way of a Good Story: How Oral History Can Contribute to our Understanding of Air Power History
Sunderland Suite, RAF Museum London · London
Thu, 17 September 2026, 12:00
Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
A lunchtime lecture by Ewan Burnet on the history and highlights of the RAF Museum's oral history collection, which has recorded veterans' interviews since the 1960s. It is held in person in the Sunderland Suite at RAF Museum London and streamed online via Crowdcast.
Combat Casualties: What Should We Do When the Fighting is Over?
National Army Museum · London
Fri, 18 September 2026, 12:00–13:00
Organised by National Army Museum
A talk in which surgeon, professor and Army reservist Shehan Hettiaratchy examines how society can support those affected by war. It takes place at the National Army Museum in Chelsea and can also be watched online.
86th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication
Westminster Abbey · London
Sun, 20 September 2026, 11:00
Organised by Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force's annual service at Westminster Abbey marking the 86th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Attendance is by ticket, applied for in writing to the RAF Ceremonial Office by 10 July 2026.
Target Stopped: The History of the Modern Tank
National Army Museum · London
Fri, 25 September 2026, 12:00–13:00
Organised by National Army Museum
Author Sam Cranny-Evans explores the technical evolution of the modern tank, from the Second World War to the present day. The talk is at the National Army Museum in Chelsea and can also be watched online.
The Vulcan and Cold War Experience
Hangar 5, RAF Museum London · London
Tue, 29 September 2026, 10:30
Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
A behind-the-barriers experience at RAF Museum London with access to the cockpit of the Avro Vulcan B2 and the pilot's seat of the McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR2, plus a ground tour of other Cold War aircraft. Tickets are £50 per person, age 16 and over.
October 2026
Veterans Outreach Drop-In: Breakfast Club
Soane Stable Yard, Royal Hospital Chelsea (arrive at Chelsea Gate) · London
Thu, 1 October 2026, 10:00–12:30
Organised by Royal Hospital Chelsea (Veterans Outreach programme)
A Thursday drop-in session run by the Royal Hospital Chelsea's Veterans Outreach programme, held on this date as a Breakfast Club, with the Royal British Legion, Blind Veterans UK, the Royal Air Forces Association and Samaritans Central London supporting.
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.
The Lifesavers
National Army Museum · London
Fri, 9 October 2026, 12:00–13:00
Organised by National Army Museum
A talk by Oxford historian Roderick Bailey on the Second World War Army medical teams who pioneered battlefield blood transfusion. It can be attended in person at the National Army Museum or watched online.
The Vulcan and Cold War Experience
RAF Museum London (Hangar 5), Grahame Park Way · London
Wed, 14 October 2026, 10:30
Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
A ticketed session at RAF Museum London giving access to the cockpits of the Avro Vulcan B2 and McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR2, with a behind-the-barriers tour of other Cold War aircraft.
October Half Term: Jet & Space Week
RAF Museum London · London
Sat, 24 October 2026 – Sun, 1 November 2026
Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
Half-term activities at RAF Museum London: a clone-hunting trail around the museum (ages 3+), a 45-minute mobile planetarium space show (ages 6+, 24-27 Oct) and laser tag (ages 7+, 29 Oct-1 Nov).
Veteran UK EXPO London
QEII Centre · London
Tue, 27 October 2026
Organised by SATOS Media Limited (Veteran UK)
A careers expo at the QEII Centre in London that connects service leavers and veterans with employers, with more than 100 exhibitors and speaker sessions on the job market and security clearance. Exhibitors include the Royal British Legion and SSAFA.
The Vulcan and Cold War Experience
RAF Museum London (Hangar 5), Grahame Park Way · London
Tue, 27 October 2026, 10:30
Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
A ticketed session at RAF Museum London giving access to the cockpits of the Avro Vulcan B2 and McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR2, with a behind-the-barriers tour of other Cold War aircraft.
SSAFA Defence Industry Charitable Dinner
London
Tue, 27 October 2026, 18:30–22:45
Organised by SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity
SSAFA's annual fundraising dinner for representatives of the international defence sector, hosted by the Chief of the Defence Staff with a keynote address from a Member of Parliament.
November 2026
Cenotaph Parade 2026 (Royal Naval Association contingent)
The Cenotaph, Whitehall · London
Sun, 8 November 2026
Organised by Royal Naval Association
The Royal Naval Association is sending a contingent of up to 140 shipmates to march in the Cenotaph Parade on Remembrance Sunday. Places were allocated first come, first served, and the RNA is holding a lunch reception afterwards for 50 members.
Little Swifts
RAF Museum London · London
Tue, 10 November 2026, 10:30–11:30
Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
A free early-years session for children aged 2 to 5 at RAF Museum London, with songs, movement, stories, craft and messy play linked to the museum's collection.
The Vulcan and Cold War Experience
RAF Museum London · London
Wed, 11 November 2026
Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
A roughly 75-minute experience at RAF Museum London. Visitors can sit in the cockpits of the Avro Vulcan B2 and McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR2, then take a behind-the-barriers tour of other Cold War aircraft.
The Vulcan and Cold War Experience
RAF Museum London · London
Tue, 24 November 2026
Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
A roughly 75-minute experience at RAF Museum London. Visitors can sit in the cockpits of the Avro Vulcan B2 and McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR2, then take a behind-the-barriers tour of other Cold War aircraft.
Little Swifts
RAF Museum London · London
Thu, 26 November 2026, 10:30–11:30
Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
A free early-years session for children aged 2 to 5 at RAF Museum London, with songs, movement, stories, craft and messy play linked to the museum's collection.
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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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