10/07/2026
You might be wondering why I am posting about a pub in Cambridge City.
You see I had read about the Eagle Pub in Cambridge. The second oldest pub in the city. The place where DNA double-helix was discovered by Francis Crick and James Watson. They even have a beer to celebrate this discovery by Crick and Watson, called Eagle’s DNA. And also their RAF Bar!
So while we were sightseeing in Cambridge I suggested a refreshment stop at this pub. It is in the centre of the city. A short walk from the Mathematical Bridge.
We walked in to find a normal looking pub until we entered the rear bar. The RAF bar. Here the walls and ceiling are full of aircrew signatures, squadron patches and stickers. An amazing sight for an aviation enthusiast. The tradition of aircrew writing on the walls and ceiling dates back to WW2, believed to have been started by RAF Flight Sergeant PE Turner. It is great to see this tradition continues today!
Pints ordered, we sat outside in the sunshine while I occasionally ducked inside the bar and grabbed a picky or two of the aviation memorabilia.
Thursday 2nd July
