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P-51 Mustangs at Legends 2006 Duxford in Cambridgeshire is a very popular venue for warbird enthusiasts. There is an extensive museum which is free to look around during a Duxford Airshow and includes many WWII examples.

Duxford is home to the Imperial War Museum Collection (IWM), The Fighter Collection (TFC), The Old Flying Machine Company (OFMC), The Aircraft Restoration Company (ARC), Historic Aircraft Collection (HAC), B-17 Preservation Society etc. The airfield itself is an historic site dating back to 1918. In the second world war it was home to the first operational Spitfire squadron. Duxford's fighters were frequently scrambled against the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain.

Duxford has several Airshows during the season with the popular Flying Legends Air Show usually being held in July. If you like warbirds then Duxford is the airshow to visit.There are several airshows during the summer.
Click here to visit the official website of Imperial War Museum at Duxford.

2008 AIRSHOWS

18 MaySpring Air Show
12-13 JulyFlying Legends Air Show 2008
06-07 SeptemberDuxford 90th Anniversary Air Show
05 October Autumn Air Show

Smaller Events at Duxford in 2008 include:

Saturday 02 February - British Bombers: The Men Behind The Aircraft
Sunday 04 May - Spring Car Show
Sunday 01 June - Remembering RAF Duxford - Duxford’s 90th birthday
Sunday 15 June - Military Vehicle Show
Saturday, Sunday 28-29 June - British Aerobatics Championship
Saturday 19 July - Flying Proms
Sunday 10 August - The Duxford Classic Car Show
Friday 15 August - Burma Star Day
Friday 22 August - American Air Day
Sunday 21 September - Large Flying Model Association
Sunday 28 September - Showbus
Sunday 9 November - Remembrance Sunday

Details of these smaller events can be found on the official website


18 May 2008 - Spring Air Show

Provisional Participating Aircraft:

18th May 2008 Participants:

All flying is subject to weather, serviceability and operational commitments. The following is a partial list but is correct as at 21/4/08.

IWM DUXFORD SPRING AIRSHOW 08 – Sunday 18 May Display Participation as at 06 MAY

Display Times 1400 – 1730L

All landing Duxford except F-15s, Typhoon & BBMF Lancaster. Participation subject to weather, serviceability and operational commitments. Aircraft not listed in order of appearance.

Military:
Eurofighter Typhoon - 29 Sqn Royal Air Force Coningsby
F-15 4-ship flypast TBC - 492nd Fighter Sqn USAF
Hawk - 208 Sqn Royal Air Force Valley
Tucano - CFS(T) Sqn Royal Air Force Linton-on-Ouse
Chinook - 18 Sqn Royal Air Force Odiham
Lancaster, Spitfire, Hurricane - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Royal Air Force
Seahawk - Royal Navy Historic Flight
Swordfish - Royal Navy Historic Flight
Civilian:
Stearman Pair +wingwalkers - Team Guinot/Aerosuperbatics
Cassutt x 3 - Air Leasing
Taylor Titch - J Sully
Zlin 50 - S Becker
Duxford-based:
F-86 Sabre - Golden Apple
B17 - B17 Preservation
Catalina - Plane Sailing
Spitfire TIX - Air Leasing
Spitfire IX - Old Flying Machine Company
Spitfire V - Historic Aircraft Collection
Nimrod - Historic Aircraft Collection
Chipmunk x 2 - Aircraft Restoration Company
Harvard - Aircraft Restoration Company
Harvard - The Fighter Collection
Bearcat - The Fighter Collection
Hellcat - The Fighter Collection
Wildcat - The Fighter Collection
Corsair - The Fighter Collection
Rapide - D & M Miller
Auster - D & M Miller
Cosmic Wind - P Kynsey
L4 Cub - FrazerBlades
T28 - Radial Revelations
T28 - S Howell
Static only:
Hawk - 208 Sqn Royal Air Force Valley
Tucano - CFS(T) Sqn Royal Air Force Linton-on-Ouse
Bolkow 117 - East Anglian Air Ambulance
PC-12 - The Fighter Collection
Pembroke - A Dixon
B25 Mitchell - Aircraft Restoration Company




12-13 July 2008 - Flying Legends Air Show 2008

Provisional Participating Aircraft:

BBMF Spitfire/Dakota/Hurricane (F)
Aerostars (F) (TBC) Sat & Sun
B-17 Flying Fortress - Sally B (F)











06-07 September 2008 - Duxford 2008 Air Show

Provisional Participating Aircraft:

Hawk T1 (F)
F-86 Sabre (F)
B-17 Flying Fortress - Sally B (F)










05 October 2008 - Autumn Air Show

Provisional Participating Aircraft:

Hawk T1 (F)
Tucano T1 (F)
BBMF Spitfire (F)
F-86 Sabre (F)
Spitfire- Carolyn Grace (F)

F-16AM Belgium (F)
B-17 Flying Fortress - Sally B (F)










Duxford 2008 Ticket Details

NA=Not Available, TBA=To be announced, Conc.=Concession, Disabled=Disabled adult/senior/carer.

In Advance PriceAdultSeniorChildStudent
Spring Air Show
18 May
£22.45£19.80£8.50£8.50
Flying Legends Air Show 2008
12-13 July
26.95£22.45£8.50£8.50
Duxford 2008 Airshow
06-07 September
£25.2022.45£8.50£8.50
Autumn Air Show
05 October
£22.45£19.80£8.50£8.50

On the GateAdultSeniorChild Student
Spring Air Show
18 May
£24.95£22.00£9.95£9.00
Flying Legends Air Show 2008
12-13 July
£29.95£24.95£9.95£9.95
Duxford 2008 Airshow
06-07 September
£28.00£24.95£9.95£9.00
Autumn Air Show
05 October
£24.95£22.00£9.95£9.00

Adult: Aged 16 - 59 years
Senior: Aged 60 or over
Child: Aged 5 - 15 years; under 5 years free
Student: Any age, but must have a valid student card

For a more detailed pricing structure and for booking, then please visit the official IWM Duxford website at http://duxford.iwm.org.uk

Tickets bought in advance are subject to a booking fee (£1 per order) and postage charges (see official website).






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