PRESS RELEASE
On Sunday, November 10, the Royal Air Force Museum Midlands will host a poignant Service of Remembrance to honor the members of the armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice during their tours of duty. Visitors are warmly invited to join this significant service, which will be led by RAF Cosford’s Station Chaplain, John Mbayo. Attendees will have the opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices of service personnel, both past and present. The ceremony will commence with a formal welcome from RAF Cadets and a marching contingent from the School of Physical Training, RAF Cosford.
The moving service will feature readings, hymns, and the traditional sound of “The Last Post,” followed by a two-minute silence in tribute to those who have fallen. Throughout the service, attendees will be uplifted by hymns performed by the Cosford Military Wives Choir. Wreaths will also be laid in memory of the fallen by representatives from the Museum, RAF Cosford, the Cosford Military Wives Choir, and the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire.
The event will take place in the Museum’s Hangar 1, set against a backdrop of historic aircraft, enhancing the solemnity of the occasion. While admission is free, guests are encouraged to pre-book one of the 450 available tickets to ensure their place at the service. Tickets can be reserved in advance at rafmuseum.org/midlands. Visitors are asked to arrive by 10:30 AM in preparation for the service, which will begin promptly at 10:45 AM.
The RAF Museum Midlands is open daily from 10:00 AM, with free admission. After the service, visitors are invited to explore the Museum at their leisure. For more details or to book a free ticket, please visit rafmuseum.org/midlands.
