Allied Air Forces Memorial Day is a major annual event held on September 6th at the Yorkshire Air Museum, located at the historic former RAF Elvington airfield in York. Serving as the home of the official Allied Air Forces Memorial, the museum hosts this flagship commemoration to honor the bravery, service, and sacrifice of international aircrew and ground personnel who served in the Allied air forces during World War II and subsequent conflicts.
The day gathers veterans, military representatives, dignitaries, and members of the public for ceremonial events, including a formal service of remembrance and a military parade across the museum grounds. Visitors attending the memorial day also gain full access to the museum's extensive collection of historic aircraft and aviation exhibits, allowing them to engage directly with the living history and heritage of the Allied air power stationed in Yorkshire and beyond.