Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Shropshire has a proud and lasting connection with the RAF passing back to the First World War aerodromes of RAF Shawbury, Monkmoor and Tern Hill.
Our latest Crate Escape film highlights a remarkable pane of glass from RAF Tern Hill, decorated with a rotary engine and propeller — a tribute to the early aircraft once flown there.
Thousands of incredible objects like this remain in storage, with less than 1% of our collection currently on display.
Through The Crate Escape , we’re relocating over 50,000 artefacts to our new Midlands Collections Hub — and you can help. Sponsor a box, protect these priceless stories and bring RAF history closer to everyone.
Visit the-crate-escape.raiselysite.com to learn more and to support this all important mission.
Shropshire has a proud and lasting connection with the RAF passing back to the First World War aerodromes of RAF Shawbury, Monkmoor and Tern Hill.
Our latest Crate Escape film highlights a remarkable pane of glass from RAF Tern Hill, decorated with a rotary engine and propeller — a tribute to the early aircraft once flown there.
Thousands of incredible objects like this remain in storage, with less than 1% of our collection currently on display.
Through The Crate Escape , we’re relocating over 50,000 artefacts to our new Midlands Collections Hub — and you can help. Sponsor a box, protect these priceless stories and bring RAF history closer to everyone.
Visit the-crate-escape.raiselysite.com to learn more and to support this all important mission.
