2024 RAF Museum Pilot Bear

 To mark the 80th anniversary of  Operation Overlord, this year’s bear represents a Flight Sergeant flying fighter missions as part of the RAF’s 2nd Tactical Air Force on  June 6th 1944.

Over 5,500 RAF aircraft of all types flew sorties on D-Day. Around 1,800 RAF personnel also landed on the beaches of Normandy that day, many helping to establish airstrips and to maintain and arm the arriving allied aircraft.    

Sits approx. 8.5” high.

Age suitability: 3+ years.