Royal Visits to RAF Duxford

Flying Aircraft

Explore the two former RAF Type 2 hangars where some of the privately-owned historic aircraft are restored, maintained and prepared for flight.

At IWM Duxford we run an active airfield. Since 1977 our runway has been open to private fliers and over the years it has been used by a variety of historic and modern aircraft.

One of the largest and most famous aircraft to operate from IWM Duxford is the Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress Sally B, star of the film Memphis Belle. Sally B and other privately-owned ‘warbirds’ based at IWM Duxford are in frequent demand for air displays and filming, both in the UK and abroad.

During opening hours a small team of professional air traffic controllers, working from a Second World War control tower, provide flight information services to pilots based at IWM Duxford and to others flying in and out of the airfield.

View a full list of aircraft and vehicles at IWM Duxford

Pleasure Flights

Would you like to take to the skies yourself? For more information on pleasure flying at IWM Duxford visit the Classic Wings website.

Collections in Context

The Avro Lancaster
The Avro Lancaster, a four-engine heavy bomber, is the most famous and iconic bomber aircraft of the Second World War...

The Supermarine Spitfire
Designed by R J Mitchell, the Supermarine Spitfire, a single-seat fighter aircraft, is arguably one of the most iconic aircraft in aviation history...

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