Caribbean involvement in the Second World War
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Hear about African and Caribbean Royal Airforce officers from the Second World War.
Join one of our hosts for this short talk about Caribbean people’s involvement in the Second World War military effort.
During this free talk, hear the story of the over 10,000 people from the Caribbean islands who responded to Britain’s call for aid and joined the armed forces, the Royal Air Force and the Auxiliary Territorial Service. Hear their stories and learn more about this often overlooked history.
Need to know
London Museum Docklands is open every day 10am – 5pm.
If you have time, why not also visit our free galleries and get more in-depth with Docklands history? And don't forget to check out our Secrets of the Thames exhibition uncovering the hidden world of mudlarking.
Our address is London Museum Docklands, No. 1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL. We're just a few minutes away from Canary Wharf and West India Quay.
Check our need to know page to get the answers to all the frequently asked questions about visiting.
Our cafe is the perfect place to sit down and relax for a bite or tea break. We have sandwiches, pastries, snacks and a wide selection of hot and cold drinks.
You’ll also find our shop with a curated range of gifts and souvenirs, including posters, prints, toys, books and jewellery.
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