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2009 Airshows
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.
Click here to visit the official website of Imperial War Museum at Duxford.

2009 AIRSHOWS

17 MaySpring Air Show
11-12 JulyFlying Legends Air Show 2009
05-06 SeptemberDuxford Air Show
11 October Autumn Air Show

Smaller events at Duxford:
Spitfire Day - Sun 8th August 2009
American Air Day - Fri 21st August 2009


17 May 2009 - Spring Air Show

Opening Duxford’s air show season, the 2009 Spring Air Show celebrates the Best of British in an aerial spectacle that features civil and historic aircraft, both vintage and modern. On the ground, take part in activities for all ages, from fun rides to tank rides.

Provisional Participating Aircraft:

17 May 2009 - Spring Air Show


British Transport Aircraft
Vickers VC-10 - 101 Squadron, RAF Brize Norton
Britten-Norman Islander - Britten-Norman
British Aerospace 146 - Titan Airways

British Sport Flying, Racing & Records
de Havilland Leopard Moth - Martin & Kate Slack
Percival Mew Gull - Real Aeroplane Company
Miles Hawk Speed VI - Roger Mills
Extra 330C - Mark Jefferies
Swift Glider, Twister & Pawnee tug - Swift Display Team
Sukhoi 26 Duo - The Matadors

British Combat Types
Supermarine Spitfire, Hawker Hurricane - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
Hawker Hurricane - Historic Aircraft Collection
Supermarine Spitfire XIT - Air Leasing
Supermarine Spitfire IX - Old Flying Machine Company
Supermarine Spitfire V - The Fighter Collection
Westland Wasp - Kennet Aviation
Eurofighter Typhoon - 29 Squadron RAF Coningsby
Boeing Chinook - 27 Squadron, RAF Odiham

British Trainers & Tourers
de Havilland DH60 Cirrus Moth - BAE Systems
de Havilland Hornet Moth - D & M Miller
Blackburn B2 - BAE Systems
Avro Tutor - Shuttleworth Collection
Avro Triplane - Shuttleworth Collection
de Havilland Tiger Moth Formation - Tiger Nine Formation Team
de Havilland Chipmunk Trio - Aircraft Restoration Co & I Higgins
Auster 5J1 Autocrat - D & M Miller
Folland Gnat Pair - Gnat Display Team
BAE Systems Hawk T1 - 208 Squadron RAF Valley

US types which saw service with the RAF or Fleet Air Arm:
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress ‘Sally B’ - B-17 Preservation
North American P-51 Mustang - Old Flying Machine Company
North American B-25 Mitchell - Aircraft Restoration Company
Consolidated PB5Y-5A Catalina - Plane Sailing
Goodyear FG1D Corsair - The Fighter Collection
Gruuman F6F Hellcat - The Fighter Collection

Additional statics:
de Havilland Rapide - Chewton Glen Aviation & D&M Miller
Percival Vega Gull (static) - David Hulme
Gloster Gladiator (static) - The Fighter Collection
Scottish Aviation Bulldog (static) - Nick Davidson
BAE Hawk - D & M Miller
Percival Pembroke - Percival Aircraft
Bolkow 117 - East Anglian Air Ambulance
Pilatus PC12 - The Fighter Collection




Duxford Spring Airshow 2009 - News Release.
Spring Airshow....


11-12 July 2009 - Flying Legends Air Show 2009

Surely one of the world’s greatest air shows, Flying Legends features a phenomenal selection of classic American and European aircraft such as the Hurricane, Mustang and Spitfire – to name but a few. Set against Duxford’s historic backdrop, the mile of excitement provided on the ground by specialist traders, Second World War crew reenactors, flight simulator and much more, all contribute to the unique nostalgia and atmosphere of Flying Legends.

The Fighter Collection is delighted to announce that it will be presenting The Horsemen in a truly amazing aerial spectacle at this year’s Flying Legends on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July 2009. This will be the only UK appearance by The Horsemen in 2009. The Horsemen are widely known as the world’s only P-51 Mustang aerobatic team, comprising three highly skilled warbird pilots who have a passion for showcasing the aircraft that made America great.

Provisional Participating Aircraft:

11-12 July 2009 - Flying Legends Air Show 2009


BBMF Spitfire, Hurricane (F)
BBMF Lancaster (Sunday only) (F)
B-17 Flying Fortress Sally B (F)
The Horsemen (3x P-51 Mustang Aerobatic Team) (F)
Lockheed Electra Hazy Lily (F)



Duxford Flying Legends - Press Release.
Star of the silver screen visits Duxford...

Duxford Flying Legends - Press Release.
The Horsemen Cometh to the Flying Legends Air Show...


05-06 September 2009 - Duxford Air Show

For a sense of awe and wonder, The Duxford Air Show is the answer. Come and admire the very best display of historic and modern aircraft, both civil and military. An outstanding air show, where beauty, prowess and sheer power battle it out above your head. There are plenty of opportunities for shopping, food and drink, or you could bring a picnic along. Enjoy a great day out!

European Air Power

Provisional Participating Aircraft:

05-06 September 2009 - Duxford Air Show


Red Arrows (last display item) (F)
Typhoon F2 (F)
Hawk T1 (F)
The Blades (F)
BBMF Spitfire and Hurricane (F)
BBMF Lancaster (F) (Sunday only)
Chinook HC2 (F)
Aerostars(F)
B-17 Flying Fortress Sally B (F)
F-86 Sabre (F)




11 October 2009 - Autumn Air Show

Closing the UK’s air show season, Duxford’s Autumn Air Show features superb modern and historic aircraft in an array of aerobatics and stunning displays. The relaxed atmosphere is equally appreciated by pilots and crowds and makes for a perfect Sunday outing. So make sure to bring your camera to enjoy full colour memories until next year!

Provisional Participating Aircraft:

11 October 2009 - Autumn Air Show


Typhoon F2 (F)
Hawk T1 (F)
The Blades (F)
BBMF Spitfire (F)
B-17 Flying Fortress Sally B (F)
F-86 Sabre (F)




Duxford 2009 Ticket Details

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





































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