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.
IWM Duxford offers a range of options for schools, colleges, universities, youth groups, training and military establishments, adult education courses and adult group visitors.
Please allow several hours for a visit. We suggest clothing suitable for outdoors and comfortable shoes.
Schools and colleges can explore IWM Duxford on a self-directed visit using free online resources or add a range of taught learning sessions to their itinerary. All visits must be pre-booked.
Youth groups can explore IWM Duxford on a self-directed visit and use free online resources to support aviation badges etc. All visits must be pre-booked.
For training and military establishments we offer introductory tours subject to availability. For further details and to make a provisional booking please call 01223 499341.
Universities and adult education courses - charged talks/tours are available on request. Also take a look at What’s On for information on Special Interest Days and special tour dates. Outreach talks are also available. For further details and to make a provisional booking please call 01223 499341.
Adult groups with ten or more people are eligible for reduced rates on our standard admission prices. Coach drivers are offered free admission. Pre booking is not required.
Please note that different arrangements apply for Air Shows. Admission charges and opening times vary so please check our Visitor Information pages for detailed information.
Thanks to the generous support of the Clore Duffield Foundation, thousands of children are able to take advantage of the dedicated learning facilities in the Clore Learning Centre in AirSpace.
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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