IWM Duxford’s spectacular air shows attract visitors from all over the world for the thrilling flying displays and unique atmosphere of our historic airfield.
In 2012 we will be hosting four air shows:
The Jubilee Air Show, 27 May Flying...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.
IWM Duxford’s spectacular air shows attract visitors from all over the world for the thrilling flying displays and unique atmosphere of our historic airfield.
In 2012 we will be hosting four air shows:
The Jubilee Air Show, 27 May Flying...From the awesome artillery barrages of the First World War, through the giant tank battles of the Second World War, to the high-speed conflict of modern-day conflicts, Land Warfare charts how technological advances have changed the face of war.
...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...
A team of dedicated staff and volunteers at IWM Duxford care for hundreds of our unique exhibits.
The techniques and materials used to preserve a First World War aircraft are very different to those required for a modern military jet, but both...
Battle of Britain looks at this pivotal moment in Britain’s history as well as considering air defence of the UK during the First World War and Cold War.
Explore the people and machines involved in the Battle of Britain and the Blitz, and learn...
AirSpace tells the story of aviation in Britain and the Commonwealth, featuring over 30 iconic aircraft including Concorde and the Spitfire.
Since the pioneering days of flight, Britain and the Commonwealth have played a major role in the field...
The American Air Museum at IWM Duxford stands as a memorial to the 30,000 American airmen who gave their lives flying from UK bases during the Second World War, and also honours those who fought in Korea, Vietnam, Libya, Iraq and other conflicts and...
As an island, Britain’s control of the sea was vital to its defence. Air and Sea shows the changes in defence methods, from the giant battleships of the First World War to modern-day submarines and aircraft carriers.
Air and Sea also features...
A reconstruction of the place where RAF Duxford’s fighter aircraft were directed into combat during the Battle of Britain.
The fixtures and fittings of this historic room were removed long ago, but today you can see an accurate reconstruction...