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The RAF Museum at Hendon puts a century of flight under one sky. Walk beneath Lancaster R5868 "S-Sugar", survivor of 137 sorties, then compare Spitfire grace with Hurricane grit in the Battle of Britain displays. Cold War jets trace the rush from propellers to afterburners, while the Grahame-White Factory evokes wartime Hendon workshops. Stories come through pilots' voices and cockpit details, not only specifications. Entry is free; cafés and wide hangars make it easy with families. Colindale station is a short walk. Wear comfy shoes and budget two to three hours-longer if you love engines, rivets, and the smell of aviation history.
