From World War to White Heat: the RAF in the Cold War
Explore the role that the Royal Air Force played in the Cold War through the collections of the RAF Museums at Hendon and Cosford.
Who is the course for?
This course is intended for anyone with an interest in 20th-century history, the Cold War or the history of aviation. It doesn’t require any reading before you start or previous experience of studying the subject.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the RAF at the end of the Second World War.
Assess the role of the RAF as it developed in the early Cold War years.
Compare the RAF’s responsibilities with respect to Britain’s nuclear deterrent before and after 1968.
Debate with educators and learners Britain’s motivation in holding a nuclear arsenal in the Cold War.
Develop a knowledge of the Government’s strategy in procuring RAF aircraft from British industry.
Discuss the responsibilities of the RAF in an era of decolonisation overseas and with NATO.
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