Permanent

IWM Duxford

Free with General Admission

A site shared with our flying partners

Gloster Gladiator
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See historic aircraft being restored for flight in our Flying Aircraft hangar. Meet the skilled engineers of our flying partners, who make these remarkable aircraft fly again and chat to them about their work.

Experience a restoration workshop in action and look out for a newly restored aircraft taking to the air from our historic airfield.

Flying Aircraft: Spotlight

  • B-17 Sally B parked at IWM Duxford

    B-17G Flying Fortress 'Sally B'

    The last remaining airworthy B-17 in Europe, 'Sally B' is a testament to the efforts of those who support her and a flying memorial to the thousands of young Americans who gave their lives during the Second World War.

     

    Operated by Elly Sallingboe of B-17 Preservation Ltd.

  • F8F Bearcat of the Fighter Collection at Flying Legends Air Show
    ©IWM

    The Fighter Collection

    The Fighter Collection restore and operate a unique collection of vintage aircraft right here at IWM Duxford.

  • PBY-5A Catalina at IWM Duxford
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    Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina

    Operated by Plane Sailing Air Displays Ltd. here at IWM Duxford, the huge Catalina was one of the most successful aircraft of its kind ever built.