
The Battle of Britain took place from 10 July - 31 October 1940. Duxford was a Sector Station during the Battle of Britain which meant it was responsible for directing squadrons into battle.
It was also home to the ‘Big Wing’ led by Squadron Leader Douglas Bader.
Discover the personal stories of those who served at RAF Duxford, learn about the RAF's aerial defence network, get up close to a Spitfire, Hurricane and crash-landed Messerschmitt, in our brand new Ops Block exhibition and refreshed Battle of Britain hangar.
8 Things You Need To Know About The Battle Of Britain
8 Things You Need To Know About The Battle Of Britain


Would you have had what it took to protect The Few?

Would you have had what it took to protect The Few?
Put your spotting skills to the test with three short challenges in our 360° virtual reality Observer Corps Experience.
This experience only works on mobile and tablet.
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'Never was so much owed by so many to so few'
'Never was so much owed by so many to so few'
Hear the words Winston Churchill spoke in 1940 again in this 80th anniversary commemorative video.
Participants included RAF Duxford Veteran, Stan Dell, Flight Lieutenant Genevieve Rolleston-Smith, Artur Bildziuk of the Polish Airmen’s Association, Stephen Fry, Dan Snow, Samira Ahmed and James Holland.