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.
Click here to visit the official website of Imperial War Museum at Duxford.
2010 AIRSHOWS
Smaller Events:
20th August 2010 - American Air Day
16 May 2010 - Spring Air Show
Commencing IWM Duxford’s programme of events commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, the Spring Air Show showcases the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and opens the Flight’s season for 2010.
On Saturday 15 May, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight aircraft will form the centre-piece of a ground display that also comprises contemporary RAF aircraft. Personnel from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and contemporary RAF squadrons will interact with visitors, alongside Battle of Britain veterans, to show how the camaraderie and bravery of the Battle of Britain pilots continues to inspire the RAF’s contemporary mission. This is an exciting opportunity for visitors to interact with pilots and their aircraft before seeing them in action on the following day. It also enables visitors to put the actions of the Battle of Britain into modern context and to understand how those events still resonate today.
Sunday 16 May sees the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight in flying action, sharing the skies with historic Second World War aircraft and contemporary RAF aircraft. Visitors will be able to see the RAF’s glorious past in flight alongside its sophisticated contemporary aircraft - past and present in perfect harmony.
Visitors will be able to attend either the Saturday or the Sunday separately, or are able to purchase a two-day ticket to enjoy the full atmosphere of this very special event.
Provisional Participating Aircraft:
16 May 2010 - Spring Air Show
RAF Typhoon (F)
RAF Tucano T1 (F)
BBMF - Lancaster, Dakota, Spitfires (x3) and Hurricanes (x2) (F)
SH-3S Sea King (F)
RN Black Cats (F)
F-86A Sabre (F)
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Featuring the very best of the RAF, past and present
Following on from the special event on Saturday 15 May, where visitors can mingle with members of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and Royal Air Force on the ground, today we take to the skies for some breath-taking aerial action.
See the RAF’s glorious past in flight alongside its sophisticated contemporary aircraft at the Spring Air Show. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight forms the centre-piece of a thrilling air show, where it shares the skies with historic Second World War aircraft and modern RAF assets.
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will be displaying its Lancaster, Dakota, Spitfires (x3) and Hurricanes (x2). Contemporary RAF aircraft presenting thrilling displays include the Eurofighter Typhoon and Embraer Super Tucano, whilst the SH-3S Sea King will perform a search and rescue demonstration.
The celebration of the Royal Air Force’s past and present continues on the ground with a range of interactive displays. There will be the opportunity to meet contemporary RAF personnel alongside the ghostly figures of Battle of Britain re-enactors bringing Duxford’s wartime atmosphere vividly to life.
Experience past and present in perfect harmony at this spectacular launch to IWM Duxford’s 2010 flying season.
On the ground, there will be activities for all ages, including funfair rides, bungee trampolines, tank rides and demonstrations.
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