Upcoming Events — The Secrets of Radar Museum

The Secrets of Radar Museum will be closed from Dec 21 to January 2. We re-open Jan 3. Happy Holidays!

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Feb
15
9:00 AM09:00

Secrets of Radar Museum at Heritage Fair 2020

For more information about the LHC’s Heritage Fair 2020, visit their website.

For more information about the LHC’s Heritage Fair 2020, visit their website.

Join us and many others at the London Heritage Council’s 8th annual Heritage Fair on Saturday, February 15, 2020, from 9 am – 3 pm. In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, Heritage Fair 2020 will focus on “Remembering Their Sacrifice – 75 Years Later.” The event will feature prominent guest speakers, interactive activities, as well as an informative “Exploration Zone” featuring 20+ local organizations, all showcasing Canada’s contribution in the Second World War.

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Sep
15
to Sep 16

Doors Open London, 2018

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Radar O'Reilly is not on exhibit at the Museum.

Radar O'Reilly is not on exhibit at the Museum.

Join us for Doors Open London, September 15 & 16, 10AM-4PM !  This year's theme is stories and we will be running special true story-tours that feature a handful of our radar personalities.  Tours run hourly from 10:30-2:30. 

To learn more about Doors Open, visit the DOLondon website.

 

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May
11
10:00 AM10:00

Spooner Legacy Stone Ceremony

On May 11, at 10AM, the 427 (London) Wing celebrates the legacy of LAC Kenneth Gerald Spooner with a ceremony celebrating his memory.  The Museum will be open to welcome visitors and guests of the ceremony.

Student navigator, LAC Kenneth Gerald Spooner, GC

Student navigator, LAC Kenneth Gerald Spooner, GC

The Spooner Story:
Leading Aircraftsman (LAC) Kenneth Gerald Spooner, age 20, was a student navigator at No. 4 Air Observer School, RCAF, Station Crumlin (now the London International Airport).  In mid-May, 1943, Spooner, with three other students and the pilot, took off in an Avro Anson on a training exercise. Shortly after take-off, the pilot fainted and could not be revived.  Spooner, who had no pilot training, took control of the falling aircraft and struggled to keep it level long enough for the other three students to bail out.

The Anson eventually crashed into Lake Erie, killing Spooner and the unconscious pilot.  The testimony of the surviving students brought Spooner his posthumous award of the George Cross, considered the equivalent of the Victoria Cross for comparable heroism in non-combat situations.  He was the second RCAF serviceman to receive this medal.

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Feb
21
10:30 AM10:30

Time Out 2018 at Metropolitan United Church

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Join Curator Maya Hirschman for the entertaining and informative talk Top Secret: London's Hidden Radar History in the Met Hall at the Metropolitan United Church. 

YOU MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED THROUGH TIME OUT.  For information, please call 519-432-7189 to register and the session may be sold out.

If you're not familiar with the Time Out outreach programs offered by the Metropolitan United Church, this is a great time to get acquainted.  Now in its 45th year, Time Out is a way to learn, share, and socialise in an atmosphere of fellowship and intellectual curiosity.  Wheelchair accessible.

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Nov
29
7:00 PM19:00

Terrific Tales of London brings you London's Secret Radar History, November 29 at 7pm

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Come out to Byron Branch of the London Public Library to hear Manager Maya talk about London's Second World War radar history.  She'll touch on training, research, and manufacturing in her talk, illustrated with images from the Museum's permanent collection.  As this research is ever on-going, Maya will be happy to hear new research leads from audience members following the talk.

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