IWM Duxford will welcome visitors to its final Showcase Day of the year on Saturday 10th October with the opportunity to explore the museums fascinating hangars and recently opened Battle of Britain exhibitions, before a range of spectacular aircraft take flight between 1-2pm and 3-4pm.
The flying schedule will feature three Mk1 Spitfires and two Hurricanes, a fitting tribute to ‘The Few’ in this 80th commemorative year since the Battle of Britain, as well as a de Havilland Beaver, Yale and T6 Harvard. Also taking off over the historic airfield will be a P51 Mustang, Catalina, Dragon Rapid and Marchetti.
In between thrilling air displays, there will be plenty on the ground to explore including Laguna Spitfire Legacy, a group dedicated to showcasing the Polish contribution during the Second World War, who will be on site with a Spitfire cockpit replica and equipment used by Polish squadrons. Get up close to fascinating aircraft with display items from Historic Aircraft Collection, see live tank and military vehicle demonstrations from DAS Military Vehicle Wing and discover a replica of an observer post used in Essex from 14 Group Royal Observer Corp.
As visitor numbers on site will be limited to ensure social distancing, please pre-book tickets to the Showcase Day in advance via the website to avoid disappointment.
IWM Duxford
IWM Duxford is Europe’s best-preserved Second World War airfield, with a fascinating history that dates back to the First World War. Historic aircraft can regularly be seen taking to the skies from Duxford’s wartime airfield. Duxford has been a witness to world-changing events over the past 100 years where ordinary people have had extraordinary experiences. Exploring state of the art exhibition halls and historic buildings, visitors walk in the footsteps of the men and women who served at RAF Duxford. Through the powerful stories of the men and women involved and the rich displays of aircraft we tell the story of the impact of aviation on the nature of war and on people’s lives.
Open daily:
Last entry an hour before closing.
Summer hours: 10am – 6pm (1 August to 24 October 2020)
Winter hours: 10am – 5pm (25 October 2020 – 12 March 2021) – please note, from 4 – 5pm only AirSpace and the Visitor Centre will be open. All other hangars will close from 4pm.
Closed 24 – 26 December.
Admission: £20.25 Adults; £16.20 Concessions (Senior, Student, Disabled); £10.10 Child (5-16); Free Child (under 5); Family tickets available; Special rates for groups of 15 plus. Free for members.
IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR
T: 020 7416 5000