The Yorkshire Air Museum will host the official launch of National Cold War Heritage Week 2026 on Friday, May 15, bringing together museums, historians, and heritage organizations from across the UK to celebrate and preserve the history of the Cold War era. Coordinated by The Cold War Network, National Cold War Heritage Week will feature events at more than 20 participating sites nationwide. The week-long program will highlight the people, aircraft, military technology, and stories that shaped Britain during the Cold War period.
The launch event at the Yorkshire Air Museum will include presentations and interviews with representatives from The Cold War Network, Yorkshire Air Museum, York Army Museum, and English Heritage. Media attendees will also have opportunities to photograph and film Cold War aircraft, museum collections, and exhibition spaces throughout the museum grounds. A featured presentation by Iain Betson will explore the Wartime Broadcasting Service and its role during periods of heightened Cold War tension.
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National Cold War Heritage Week will run from May 18–24, 2026, with participating museums and heritage organizations hosting exhibitions, tours, talks, and special events designed to encourage public engagement with Cold War history and its continued relevance today.
Event DetailsDate: Friday, May 15, 2026 Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington, York, YO41 4AU Advance registration is required, and places are limited. For more information, contact: [email protected] |
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