Number 1 British Flying Training School Museum - No. 1 BFTS

10/12/2026

A Special Moment, More Than 80 Years in the Making! ✈️

History came to life Friday when the family of Cadet Howes, who trained at the No. 1 British Flying Training School during World War II, stopped by the museum for a visit.

While looking through a class photograph, Cadet Howes' son spotted his father among the young men who trained here so many years ago. What a special moment for the Howes family!

These are the moments that remind us why preserving the history of No. 1 BFTS is so important. Every photograph, artifact and story connects generations and keeps the memories of these brave young men alive.

Thank you to the Howes family for visiting and allowing us to share in such a meaningful moment. ❤️

History lives on at No. 1 BFTS Museum in Terrell, Texas. We invite you to visit and discover the stories behind the young men who trained here.

10/08/2026

✈️ History Comes Alive at the No. 1 BFTS Museum!

Curious minds, big smiles and a little time travel!

We loved welcoming Terrell ISD Global Leadership Academy's third graders for a hands-on journey into Terrell's World War II history!

From discovering the stories of young RAF cadets to learning how Terrell helped train pilots during the war, these students experienced history right where it happened!

Who knows? We may have inspired a few future pilots and historians along the way!

Thank you, Global Leadership Academy, for spending the day with us! ❤️✈️

09/22/2026

Thank you for helping keep Old 42 flying! ✈️

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who supported the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum during North Texas Giving Day.

Your generosity helps keep Old 42 in the air, sharing the story of the young cadets who trained in Terrell more than 80 years ago and carrying their legacy forward for future generations.

Every donation, every share and every word of encouragement means so much to us.

Now, come see what you helped preserve! Visit the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum and see Old 42 in person. Walk through the museum, discover the story of the cadets who trained here during World War II and get an up-close look at this remarkable piece of aviation history.

📍 119 Silent Wings Blvd., Terrell
🕙 Open Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission is free!

Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us keep history flying!

09/16/2026

Help us unlock an extra $3,500.

A generous partner has committed $3,500 to match donations made to BFTS for Old 42 through NTX Giving Day.

Every dollar helps us raise another dollar!

09/14/2026

Old 42 is more than a historic airplane. She is an ambassador.

She welcomes dignitaries, delivers Santa, greets visiting families of the RAF cadets who trained in Terrell and helps introduce a new generation to the story of the No. 1 British Flying Training School.

Wherever she goes, Old 42 carries that story with her, representing the young men who came from across the world to Terrell to learn to fly and the museum’s mission to ensure their courage, sacrifice and legacy are never forgotten.

On Sept. 17, North Texas Giving Day, you can help keep Old 42 flying and carrying this remarkable story into the future.

Old 42 doesn’t just preserve history. She carries it forward.

Please consider supporting the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum this North Texas Giving Day.

www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/no1bftsmuseum

09/09/2026

09/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our latest “Conversations With…” event at the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum.

We were honored to welcome Lt. Col. Everett DeWolfe for Navigator, Air Force One on 9/11. His firsthand account offered a remarkable perspective on one of the most consequential days in American history.

Thank you, Lt. Col. DeWolfe, for sharing your story with us, and thank you to everyone who came out to be part of the conversation.

There are incredible stories waiting to be discovered at the No. 1 BFTS Museum. Come see us, explore the museum and experience the history for yourself. We’d love to welcome you!

09/08/2026

09/07/2026

Join us this Saturday at 9 a.m. for our monthly Veterans Continental Breakfast at the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum.

Veterans and family members are always welcome.
Come enjoy breakfast, conversation and fellowship with us!

📍 119 Silent Wings Blvd., Terrell
📞 972-551-1122

We’ll see you Saturday morning!

09/04/2026

Sometimes history has a way of reaching across generations.

Len Miller trained as a cadet at the No. 1 British Flying Training School during World War II. More than 80 years later, his son discovered something remarkable in his father’s flight logbook:

He had flown Old 42.

That handwritten entry connects one family directly to the Stearman now in our museum’s collection. In honor of that connection, Miller’s son made a donation to help preserve Old 42 and keep her flying.

This North Texas Giving Day, Sept. 17, help us reach our $10,000 goal and keep this remarkable piece of aviation history in the air.

Help us keep Old 42 flying and their stories alive.