Museum Publications

The story starts over 150 years ago in August 1862, when one Henry Treacey Coxwell took a party on a balloon flight from the present-day Hendon site. In was not an auspicious start - suffering from light winds they only just reached a field near Mill Hill.

· Comprehensive history of this historic airfield
· Highlights the aviation pioneers that secured Hendon’s lasting place in aviation history
· Documents landmark events throughout Hendon’s history
· Over 140 historic photographs, many previously unseen

Designed to support our First World War in the Air exhibition, this book is illustrated with images of objects that can be found in our collection. 

This souvenir guide begins by telling the reader about our very “Historic Hendon” site and then goes onto explore the essence of the Museum exhibition areas. Full of fascinating facts, RAF stories and packed with beautiful  photos, this is both a handy way to navigate the Museum and a perfect memento.

This brand new souvenir guide is full of fascinating facts and RAF stories. It is packed with beautiful photographs both archive and new. As well as being a great way to navigate the Museum, it is the perfect memento.