An exhibition detailing the history of the RAF’s past in Aberdeenshire officially opened yesterday.
The air force celebrates its 100th anniversary this year and to mark the occasion, the local authority’s museum service has created unique displays to tell the untold stories of pilots who called the north-east home.
It opened at Peterhead’s Arbuthnot Museum and will run until May 29.
The museum now hosts a collection of images featuring Mustangs, Mosquitos and Spitfires all of which flew off the coast to defend the country during World War II.
Examples of RAF uniforms are also on display, alongside airmen’s hats and helmets donated to the exhibit by surviving family members.
Items have also been loaned by the Grampian Transport Museum and the RAF itself.
Gillian Owen, the council’s education committee chairwoman, said it was “important” to mark the anniversary of the air force.
“This fascinating exhibition which has been put together by Grampian Transport Museum, RAF Lossiemouth and various Aberdeenshire residents is a fitting reminder of the sacrifice made by people both past and present,” she added.
“The north-east has a huge tradition in defending our country in the skies above us and it is fitting that we remember them all.
“Finally, I would like to thank all those individuals who have provided precious mementos to share with us and I look forward to going along to the exhibition and hope many of you will do the same.”
Mark Findlater, the committee’s vice-chairman, previously served in the armed forces.
He added: “As someone who has served my country in the armed forces it is tremendous to see those who protected the skies in Aberdeenshire and across Britain be honoured in this exhibition.
“I would like to thank the Grampian Transport Museum, RAF Lossiemouth and various Aberdeenshire residents for kindly lending objects to this exhibition.”
