Dr Megan Wang (Royal Air Force Museum UK) – Preserving Memory Beyond the Battlefield

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Story Behind the Stone

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Stories of veteran service and sacrifice straight from the people driving today’s most important veterans causes and veterans organizations around the world. The show shines a spotlight on their inspiring projects making a real difference for veterans and their families, and along the way we'll hear the stories that drive them to do their best every day as they work to support veterans and their memory.

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Dr Megan Wang (Royal Air Force Museum UK) – Preserving Memory Beyond the Battlefield

Story Behind the Stone

47 minutes

2 weeks ago

Dr Megan Wang (Royal Air Force Museum UK) – Preserving Memory Beyond the Battlefield

“No matter how you choose to commemorate or how you choose to remember people, just make sure you say their names.”

This week on Story Behind the Stone, we speak with Dr. Megan Wang, Historian and Academic Access Manager at the Royal Air Force Museum. Megan shares her passion for commemoration and the stories behind war graves in Britain and beyond.

In this episode:
- Understand the unique challenges of commemorating war dead buried far from the battlefield
- Hear how original grave markers reveal unexpected stories of respect between enemies
- Explore the future of commemoration and how museums connect new generations to military history

Learn more: https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk