Half Term: Second World War Scotland

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Discover real objects and stories from the Second World War in Scotland with our half term family activities at National Museum of Flight Scotland!

About Half Term: Second World War Scotland

Listed Under Family and Kids Events / Days Out Events / History Events / October Half Term Events

See clothing and equipment of worn and used RAF Coastal Command pilots during the Second World War and our newly refurbished blast and air raid shelters.

Then learn some of the skills needed by Special Operations Executive reconnaissance organisation, some of whom trained in nearby Belhaven in East Lothian.

All activities are drop in and free with museum admission.

Location: Concorde Hangar

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