An exhibition to mark all the humanitarian work completed,clearly there would be search and rescue but also there have been airdrops of food and supplies across the world. There can be a perception that the armed forces are just there to wage war and it would be good to redress the balance. Many hours of voluntary work has also been carried out with buildings renovated and at a local level communities aided.
To encourage development and foster adventure the RAF have many activity clubs covering areas such as climbing,sub aqua,canoe,sailing etc. These clubs mount expeditions which explore and delve into areas which are not well known. Sharing some of these with the public would show another aspect.

Just the Spitfire stuff ? or all of it?
I recall the articles on the recoveries by OCTU cadets from Henlow,….Larkhill, Mickle Fell and Peak district(exercise Donklift)

You are a very naughty boy….

Have a look around on line sales, some going for 50 quiid others like this ,higher http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PILOTS-LOG-BOOKS-IN-ITALY-WW2-RAF-SECOND-WORLD-WAR-SPITFIRE-225-SQUADRON/191747404409?_trksid=p2047675.c100012.m1985&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140221143856%26meid%3D143ee01e3

Do remember that many of the crews manning the civil SAR are ex military.The new helis are better for the job replacing tired airframes. The crews have continuity in the role.

And ironic that Finningley roads were jammed yesterday as people came to watch a AN225 fly in and out.

Thank you Ewan for a very helpful post which adds to the discusssion in a positive way.

Not off your rocker,just seeking the ideal world of air museums. In the weather of Europe there is pressure to bring exhibits indoors hence the crowding. I can live with the crowding knowing that long term survival of an airframe is more important than being outside. In many respects it is lack of spare funds which cause several of the problems listed. As for people I note that volunteers with an interest are often better than funded security gaurds.