International Bomber Command Centre

14/05/2026

103-year-old Robbie talks about her experience on rations. It was a completely different world compared to our consumerist ways.

Take a minute to listen to Queenie Hall, an icon of her generation and all that succeed her.

What did you learn from this video?

11/05/2026

We have been informed of the passing of Jamaican RAF Driver, Ralph Ottey yesterday, aged 102.

He was with us last summer to see the Lancaster Poppy Display.

Ralph was interviewed for the IBCC Digital Archive and you can listen to it here:
https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/collections/document/27255

Blue skies, Ralph.

08/05/2026

Due to popular demand, our Animals of War Trail is extended until the Summer Holidays! 🐾

Find all 8 animals and learn their stories by scanning the QR codes as you go.

Keep your eyes peeled in July for the next Free Family Trail 👀

08/05/2026

What a man and what a story. He desrves a proper send off.

Bodmin Funeral Appeal for RAF Pathfinder Who Flew 80 Sorties Aged 104 A Bodmin crematorium will host the funeral of a man who flew through some of the most dangerous skies of the Second World War. The problem is, almost no one knows he is going to be

06/05/2026

There are still some tickets available for these cracking events to celebrate the official unveiling of the On Freedom's Wings next weekend.

🥳🥳🥳 5 WEEKS TO GO UNTIL THE OPENING CEREMONY & CELEBRATION WEEKEND. 🥳🥳🥳
15th -17th MAY 2026
We have limited tickets available for each event & over half have now been sold so please book your tickets now using the links below to avoid disappointment.
Over the next few weeks we will be showcasing some of the AMAZING lots that will be on offer at our Auction which will be held both online & live during our BOMBER BALL 🥂. This is a black tie event not to be missed!
What this space for more hints of what to expect over the whole weekend. We are looking forward to seeing you all there.
Here are the ticket links:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/the-bomber-ball

https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/opening-ceremony

https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/celebration-day-on-freedoms-wings

Congratulations to our official photographer Claire Hartley for having this stunning photo published by the BBC!

03/05/2026

They gave everything—and asked for nothing.

No recognition. No reward. Just sacrifice.

The least we can do is remember their names.

Honor them. Feel it. Carry it forward.

Plan your visit.

01/05/2026

This weekend, history comes to life at the International Bomber Command Centre for Lincoln's Festival of History.

To celebrate Lincolnshire's proud aviation heritage, join us for free family-friendly activities and trails and learn more about our local history. From personal accounts to expert insights, it's a fun family day for all.

📍 International Bomber Command Centre
📅 Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday
💰 FREE!

Everyone is welcome — we look forward to seeing you there.

29/04/2026

So sad to report the passing of George Dunn DFC Ld'H yesterday morning at the age of 103.

George was a pilot flying Halifaxes and Mosquitos, completing 44 operations with 10 & 76 Squadrons.

George did a huge amount to raise funds for both the London Memorial and the IBCC and was a passionate advocate for the remembrance of all those who served and supported Bomber Command.

He was interviewed for the IBCC Digital Archive i 2015. You can listen here:

https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/collections/document/8412

Blue skies George. Thank you for your service and support.

23/04/2026

Yesterday we were honoured and privileged to welcome three WW2 veterans with a combined age of 308!

Eddie Humes, Navigator, 514 Sqn and PoW.
Bert Hammond, Air Gunner, 514 Sqn
Robbie Hall, WAAF Plotter

Eddie was the sole survivor when their Lancaster was shot down over Belgium in 1944. He visits the IBCC as often as he can and always takes the time to mark his fellow crewmen on the Memorial Walls. Yesterday, Trustee and Losses Archivist, Dave Gilbert, was able to show Eddie his name on the Losses Database, alongside his crew. Eddie's name is the first such entry of a project to include those who survived crashes were there were losses. https://losses.internationalbcc.co.uk/loss/600000/

We were also joined by Ron Harrison who was celebrating his 90th birthday. Ron was a child in Hull during the bombing and recorded an interview for the Digital Archive. you can listen here https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/collections/document/10254