I hope the RAF Museum Halifax is never restored; it is far more effective as an exhibit in its current state.

Firstly, you can actually see how complex a machine a four-engined bomber is; this is probably unique. You do get some idea of how they are constructed and what a supreme effort was made to build over sixteen thousand of these aircraft in Britain (and Canada) during the war. Most museum aircraft you can only see the exterior.

Secondly, you have a virtually complete aircraft that was actually shot-down in combat during the war; or rather one that was crash-landed after being set on fire. Where else can you see that? How often have you read about the wings of bombers ‘burning-through’ after an engine or fuel-tank was set on fire? Have a good look at the ‘missing’ wing of the RAF Museum Halifax, you can see where it almost burned-through before the crash-landing (it was removed during recovery)…

…if that isn’t ‘historic’ then what is?

Lastly, if you want to remember the sacrifice of Bomber Command, and the reality of war…..what better way?

I really couldn’t have put it better myself, The Halifax in its current state certainly tells its own story i have to admit when i visit the Raf Museum i spend a fair bit of time just looking and thinking what this aircraft went through on its very last op.
A truly remarkable aircraft that was there..

Thats my memory of the film as an 8 year old also, that Heinkel cockpit being shot up by the Raf fighters with the stricken luftwaffe front gunner with exploding ketchup all over goggles and flying helmet,this played on my mind for a long time and strangely still does, as was probably my first memories of War..
A Great film that i have watched over and over again and still record when it is showing even though i have the D.v.d.. Great scenes from actual airfields that were part of the Battle Hawkinge, Duxford was there any others?

“This may sound like heresy but why not return the likes of the CR42, He111 (not a BofB aircraft after all) to their home land?” do not give the CEO any ideas !!!!

With the budget for the redevelopement and the relocation of aircraft I am sure a simple exhibition space could have been erected at at Hendon, adjacent to the the BoB hangar, for the propose of a Hundredth Anniversary display.

This thought also crossed my mind.

Just reading this makes my blood boil, i for one visit Hendon on a regular basis mainly because of the “Battle of Britain Hall” and the aircraft and stories films within it. (is it me or is this very disrespectful) surely if one hall should remain then its got to be the memory to the Few.Like you say Rocketeer wouldn’t you of thought the Battle of Britain would of been a big part of the Raf 100th anniversary (strange decision to say the least)

When you consider that many schools and the very young Generation visit Hendon on a daily basis,then surely this remarkable and courageous story will be lost.. as how else will the story of one of the biggest battles in our history be told.

(This is when im very thankful to the smaller Museums around the country in keeping this Story alive)

This will be a big loss to the Museum, lets just hope its a temporary decision.