Autumn Air Show
Air Shows, IWM Duxford
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 on a visit to Duxford, 26 May 1943. (© IWM CH 19214)
Pilots from the 78th Fighter Group, US 8th Army Air Force relaxing outside the Squadron 'ready room', late summer 1944. (© IWM HU 31937)
Republic P-47C and D Thunderbolts of the 78th Fighter Group lined up on the airfield, winter 1943. (© IWM HU 57985)
Bob Hope, accompanied by Francis Langford, sitting in the cockpit of Captain R E Eby's Republic P-47C Thunderbolt 'Vee Gaile' (82nd FS/78th FG), during their USO show visit to Duxford, 2 July 1943. (© IWM HU 57979)
Wing Commander S L Matthews, Station Commander at Duxford, at the handover of the station to the US 8th Airforce, 1943. (© IWM HU 51427)
Explore the former RAF fighter station that was used during both the First and Second World Wars. IWM Duxford is home to an impressive collection of over two hundred aircraft as well as tanks, military vehicles and maritime craft.
Allow several hours for a visit, bring suitable outdoor clothing and wear comfortable shoes.
Groups of ten or more adults are eligible for reduced rates on standard admission prices. Advance booking is not required. Find out more.
Different arrangements apply for Air Shows.
Pre-booked serving military personnel in uniform are admitted free.
Introductory tours are offered subject to availability. Talks, workshops and tours can complement adult education courses and teacher training programmes. Call 01223 499 341 to discuss your requirements.
For information on Special Interest Days and special tour dates see What’s On. Outreach talks are also available.
A visit to IWM Duxford can support Literacy, History, STEM, Art, Design, Architecture, RE, PSHE, Citizenship and cross-curricular requirements at all Key Stages and for whole year groups.
Explore the Museum on a self-directed visit, or for a charge add a learning session with museum staff as part of the day’s programme.
All visits must be booked in advance with payment on arrival. Find out more.
Children must be supervised at all times. Our recommended ratio is 1:10.
Youth groups can explore IWM Duxford on a self-directed visit or add a learning session during school holidays subject to availability. All visits must be booked in advance with payment on arrival. Find out more.
Use our free online resources to support a range of aviation badges.
For further information on all groups, e-mail dux-edu@iwm.org.uk or call 01223 499341.
Thanks to the generous support of the Clore Duffield Foundation, groups are able to take advantage of the dedicated learning facilities in the Clore Learning Centre in AirSpace.
Air Shows, IWM Duxford
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