FAMILIES can test their sea survival skills at the National Museum of Flight this half term.
Special workshops and activities take place at the popular visitor attraction tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday and also next weekend.
Sea Survival offers visitors the chance to get hands on and discover skills and equipment used by RAF’s Coastal Command.
Outdoor workshops will teach children aged seven and up how to survive on a desert island, from safely lighting a fire to bushcraft.
Families can also climb aboard a real-life raft in the Concorde Hangar and handle equipment used by the RAF from the Second World War to the modern day, before exploring the historic airfield and hangars filled with fascinating aircraft and interactive displays.
The support of players of People’s Postcode Lottery means that Sea Survival is free with museum admission.
Steve Mclean, general manager at the National Museum of Flight, encouraged people to head along.
He said: “We are delighted to offer free family activities this half term, thanks to the generous support of players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
“We hope our young visitors will enjoy diving into the stories and skills of the RAF’s Coastal Command while exploring everything the National Museum of Flight has to offer.”
Visitors to the National Museum of Flight this October can also take part in Operation Sabotage, Scotland’s only escape room experience on an historic airfield.
Taking place on October 29 and 30, the experience is suitable for those aged 14 and over.
The museum is home to Scotland’s only Concorde and visitors can see an example of the iconic Supermarine Spitfire that played such an important role in the Second World War.
The attraction houses the family-friendly Fantastic Flight gallery with its interactive exhibits where visitors can explore the science of aviation and discover how aeroplanes fly.
They are also able to learn about East Fortune’s wartime heritage in the museum’s Fortunes of War exhibition.
Laura Chow, head of charities at People’s Postcode Lottery, was hoping people would head to the museum at East Fortune.
She said: “This Sea Survival event is a fascinating and fun way to learn about the history of the RAF’s Coastal Command.
“We are thrilled that players of People’s Postcode Lottery are supporting this brilliant programme of family activities at the museum this half term.
“Player support has enabled many such initiatives.
“To date, players of People’s Postcode Lottery have raised over £900 million for thousands of good causes.”
For more information and to book places, go to nms.ac.uk/flight
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