The Feathers and Flight Easter activities are taking place at the base, near Wolverhampton.

Activities will include a birds of prey flying display, as well as a fact-finding trail. The events run from April 8-27 with the special display taking place on April 13 from 2pm.

Families will need to be eagle-eyed as they pass through the hangars when they go in search of the answers to six tricky aircraft and bird-themed questions. Nestled in amongst the aircraft on display will be the answers to each of their trail questions which highlight the close relationship between aircraft design and birds.

The aim of the activities and display is to reveal how aircraft design has been inspired by the world of nature.

The hawks, buzzards, falcons, owls and a bald eagle, along with their handlers will be on site all day on April 13.

A pop-up falconry will be positioned outside the Test Flight hangar where visitors can get up close to the birds and learn more about their capabilities, daily routines and special diets, as well as some of their quirky likes and dislikes, including one bird’s dislike of the colour yellow. Being so close to an active airfield, the birds will be on training lines for the display.

Children also have the chance to enter a Facebook competition after the events by colouring in the RAF eagle badge on the reverse of the trail map. The winner will receive a £20 gift voucher to spend in the RAF Museum shop.

The museum is open daily during the Easter break, including the bank holiday weekend from 10am until 5pm and entry is free of charge. Visit www.rafmuseum.org/cosford