Introducing Duxford Tour
Talks & Tours, IWM Duxford
IWM Duxford celebrates the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in style with The Jubilee Air Show on Sunday 27 May. Here we look back at some of the significant Royal visits to RAF Duxford.
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit 12 Group at RAF Duxford to decorate Battle of Britain airmen.
The fly-past at RAF Duxford on the occasion of King George V's Jubilee Review of the RAF. No. 19 Squadron gave a special display during the Review.
Tables set out for a formal lunch in one of Duxford's hangars on the occasion of King George V's Jubilee Review of the RAF.
HM King George VI and Queen Elizabeth are greeted by Brigadier Frank Hunter and Major General Ira Eaker of the 8th US Army Air Forces. RAF Duxford was handed over to the American forces in June 1943.
HM King George VI and Queen Elizabeth inspect the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt of the 78th Fighter Group during their visit to RAF Duxford.
The Queen and Princess Elizabeth talk to a camouflaged sniper during a visit to Airborne Forces. Princess Elizabeth carried out her first public engagement in 1943 aged 16. She accompanied the King and Queen on many of their tours around the UK.
Princess Elizabeth watching parachutists dropping in preparation for the Normandy Landings. On her visit to Airborne Forces in May 1944, Princess Elizabeth met airborne troops who would play a key role in the operation.
Princess Elizabeth (centre) with officers of the ATS Training Centre. Princess Elizabeth joined the ATS in 1945 at the age of 19. Her father was initially against her undertaking national service. However, Elizabeth persuaded him to change his mind.
After joining the ATS, Princess Elizabeth trained as a driver and mechanic with the rank of Second Subaltern. Five months later she was promoted to Junior Commander, which was the equivalent of Captain.
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth with Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret, and Winston Churchill, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. On VE day, the Royal Family appeared on the balcony at Buckingham Palace to acknowledge the crowds celebrating below.
KS3
90 mins
This session extends knowledge of flow diagram software and puts them into a real-world context with a visit to the Air Traffic Control Tower. Students program runway approach lights on a physical model.

KS2-4 and Post-16
60 mins
Technology shapes warfare and warfare shapes technology. This workshop examines some of the technological developments which have taken place in the past century in relation to aircraft, land vehicles, materials and household objects.

KS2 (Yrs 4-6), KS3 (Yr 7)
90 mins
Investigate the forces of gravity, push and pull, lift and drag, up-thrust, reaction, buoyancy, and friction with purpose-built demonstration equipment in a fun workshop. Then see a range of aircraft and vehicles around IWM Duxford.

KS3
90 mins
Take a look behind the scenes and talk to an engineer about specific aircraft restoration projects. Then be inspired by engineering applications as you walk around the museum.

KS3-4
60 mins
The session covers the main forces governing flight and the form and function of an aircraft. The session can be modified to fit the requirements of students, including those studying physics.

KS3
90 mins
Students design and build models based on the ‘Hobart Funnies’ – vehicles adapted to facilitate the Normandy Landings. At their disposal is Kre8, a highly adaptable construction system to make working-scale models.

KS2 (Yrs 5-6), KS3 (Yr 7)
90 mins
Students start with a museum trail looking at the structures of the hangars and housing of exhibits. Students are then faced with a design and build challenge: making a model hangar to house model aircraft.

IWM Duxford is located at a historic fighter station and houses many of the larger exhibits in IWM's collection, including aircraft, land vehicles and maritime craft. It provides a unique historic environment in which to explore a range of subject areas for different ages.
A visit to IWM Duxford can support National Curriculum Programmes of Study for Literacy, Numeracy, History, Design, Technology, Engineering, Art, Science, R.E, PSHE and Citizenship at all key stages, as well as broader topics such as Flight and Transport. A visit can also support post-16 programmes and adult education courses.
We welcome whole year groups and are happy to discuss any cross-curricular requirements.
Choose from stimulating hands-on workshops, illustrated talks, tours, role-play scenarios and special events.
Wherever possible we use artefacts and other primary sources of evidence to stimulate interest in the subject and to extend key skills.
Talks & Tours, IWM Duxford
Talks & Tours, IWM Duxford
Talks & Tours, IWM Duxford
Family events, IWM Duxford
Air Shows, IWM Duxford
Family events, IWM Duxford
Talks & Tours, IWM Duxford

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