The Duxford Air Festival (May Bank Holiday weekend Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 May) will be a feast of fabulous flying for all the family and will include aerobatic displays and feats of aerial ingenuity. Dynamic flying will fill the skies over Duxford’s historic airfield, showcasing the skill and capability of amazing aircraft.
Confirmed participating aircraft include the spectacle of the Great War Display Team accompanied by flak, bombing and strafing effects, the Breitling Wingwalkers, the world’s only aerobatic formation wingwalking team, and The Blades, a world-class aerobatic display team.
In addition to the action in the sky, visitors can experience the award-winning exhibitions at IWM Duxford as entrance to the whole museum – including AirSpace, the newly-redeveloped American Air Museum and the Battle of Britain exhibition – is included in the price of the air show ticket.
The Duxford Air Festival is the first of three air shows at IWM Duxford in 2017, its centenary year. Work began to build the airfield in 1917 while the First World War was still being fought. 100 years later, Duxford remains an operational airfield and is now a world-class aviation museum.
Tickets for all air shows must be booked in advance; no on the day tickets are available.
*Kids go free when an adult purchases a ticket for the air show.
Visit http://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-duxford
Image: Darren Harbar Photography
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Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September
The Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show evokes Duxford’s finest hour defending Great Britain from aerial attack in 1940.
Duxford’s principal role as a vital Second World War fighter station is demonstrated by exceptional historic aircraft and a poignant massed Spitfire flight. Across the museum, engaging activities bring Duxford’s Battle of Britain history vividly to life.
IWM Duxford
IWM Duxford is Britain’s best-preserved Second World War airfield, with a fascinating history that dates back to the First World War. Its story reflects the landmark achievements made in aviation history. IWM Duxford is Europe’s premier aviation museum, where historic buildings intersperse with state-of-the-art exhibition halls, including AirSpace and the American Air Museum. Historic aircraft can regularly be seen taking to the skies from Duxford’s wartime airfield. Through the rich displays of aircraft and the powerful stories of the men and women involved, we tell the story of the impact of aviation on the nature of war, on people’s lives and on the social and economic history of the region. With one of the finest collections of tanks, military vehicles and artillery in the UK, we also show the impact of technological development on war and conflict.
Open Daily: Winter 2016: 23 October 2016 to mid-March 2017 10am to 4pm. Last entry at 3pm.
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