11 Jul 2026Dowding System Day – 11 July 2026

Date: 11 Jul 2026 - 11 Jul 2026
Location: Bentley Priory Museum

Join us on Saturday 11 July for this year's annual Dowding System Day at Bentley Priory Museum.

We are delighted to be welcoming back Group Captain Tim Willbond, who this year will speak about The Big Wing Controversy.

Tim is the President of The Association of Royal Air Force Fighter Control Officers and is a great friend of the Museum, having served at RAF Bentley Priory during his career.

Find out more about the other speakers for the day and how to book your ticket here

With thanks to the support of the The National Lottery Heritage Fund, we’re able to offer great value tickets for the day at only £6 per person.

Please note that the Museum will be open to Dowding System Day ticket holders only on this day.