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Age 9-11 (KS2)Age 11-14 (KS3)
Did you know IWM Duxford was the first place to have the famous Spitfire fighter plane?
Join IWM expert Craig as he shares real life stories about brave pilots and the aircraft that flew from IWM Duxford. He’ll tell us about a pilot who succeeded against the odds and share stories of his furry co-pilot.
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GRUMPY AND HIS SPITFIRE
GRUMPY AND HIS SPITFIRE
Curriculum Links and Learning Objectives
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KS2 - A significant turning point in British history: the Battle of Britain.
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KS3/4 - Challenges for Britain, Europe and the wider world, 1901-present day.
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To develop knowledge of the lives of pilots and the advances in aviation during the Second World War.
Paper Plane Challenge
Paper Plane Challenge
Are you Team Vulcan or Team Spitfire? Put these two iconic aircrafts to the test in our paper plane challenge!
CBBC Presenter Ben Shires, sets your challenge.
Learn about war in the air

Learn about war in the air
How has war in the air changed throughout history? Find out how balloons were used in conflict and how technology has advanced.