Can you fly into Duxford?

Organisations operating training flights are welcome at Duxford Airfield, whether as a cross-country land-away or circuits. Landing fee discounts may be available to training organisations.

Is Duxford Air Show Cancelled?

These ‘normals’ were disrupted in 2020 by Covid-19, when May’s Duxford Air Festival and July’s Flying Legends were cancelled….Air Shows at IWM Duxford.

What planes are flying at Duxford today?

All confirmed flying is subject to weather and serviceability on the day.

• RAF Red Arrows.
• The Blades.
• RAF Falcons.
• AeroSuperBatics Wingwalkers.
• Little and Large Extra Duo.
• RAF Typhoon.
• B-17G Flying Fortress ‘Sally B’
• Republic P-47D Thunderbolt.

Is Duxford free on Remembrance Sunday?

On Remembrance Sunday, all admission to the Imperial War Museum at Duxford, is free to visitors.

How long do I need at Duxford?

How long will we stay? You can spend as much or as little time at IWM Duxford but to get the most out of your visit we recommend you spend at least half a day here – there’s six enormous hangars and more to explore.

What is Duxford famous for?

Duxford was built during the First World War and was one of the earliest Royal Air Force stations. The Royal Flying Corps expanded in 1917 and Duxford was one of the stations established to train aircrews for flight – and for battle.

How much is entry to Duxford?

Ticket prices & discounts

Is it free to get into the Imperial War Museum?

There is no ticket needed and there is no cost to enter the museum. The Imperial War Museum is just one of many free London museums as well as one of several military museums in the city.

What does Duxford mean?

Duxford gives its name to RAF Duxford (now called Duxford Aerodrome), a former Royal Air Force airfield that was used as a sector station during the Battle of Britain. The airfield was used in the motion picture The Battle of Britain.

Is Duxford a good place to live?

South Cambridgeshire has been named as one of the top ten place to live in the UK for the best quality of life in a new survey from the Halifax. The area which surrounds Cambridge and includes places like Duxford and Linton came in at number six. It’s closest rival was St Albans in Hertfordshire in eight place.

How long do you need in the Imperial War Museum?

The Imperial War Museum is busiest on Saturdays in particular, so we recommend coming on a weekday if you can. It is recommended to set aside around 3 hours to see everything, but many people seem to be satisfied with just 2 hours.

What is the nearest tube station to the Imperial War Museum?

Lambeth North
The IWM London is located at Lambeth Road, SE1 6HZ. The nearest Underground station is Lambeth North, but it is closed for lift replacement works until February 2017. The next closest stations are Waterloo (on the Bakerloo, Jubilee and Northern lines) and Elephant & Castle (on the Bakerloo and Northern Lines).

When is flying day in Duxford in 2021?

Flying Days: Commemorating D-Day on Sunday 6 June 2021 is part of our Duxford Air Shows 2021 Season including seven more great Flying Days themes, Duxford Summer Air Show in July 2021 and Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show in September 2021. Find out more today.

When do Duxford Battle of Britain air show tickets go on sale?

Fill your calendar with Flying Days from IWM Duxford – great day-out, aerial display events throughout 2021. On sale now. We’ll be releasing Duxford Summer Air Show and Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show tickets in June!

How can I find out about the Duxford Air shows?

Sign up to eNews to be the first to know, or follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram. Our Duxford Air Shows team have been working hard to create a series of great day out, aerial display events throughout the year.

When are the flying days at IWM Duxford?

Flying Days: Behind the Scenes on Saturday 3 July 2021 recognises the important work they do to keep history flying. A must for history fans of all ages! We’ll be celebrating the day 19 Squadron made history by receiving the first, now legendary, Spitfire into service at IWM Duxford.