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Last Seen Profiles
Earlier today, IWM Duxford's iconic Handley Page Victor XH648 moved to the Conservation Hall in Airspace for the final stage of its five year restoration.
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We’re delighted to welcome Sea Hurricane Mk Ib, Z7015 to IWM Duxford, which joins six other Hurricanes as part of our spotlight exhibition, Hurricane: Unsung Hero.
See Z7015 first-hand and visit IWM Duxford before the exhibition ends on 19 February:
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IWM is delighted to have recently acquired cockpits from both a Vickers Valiant B1 (XD826) and a Handley Page Victor K2 (XH699) from private collector, Nigel Towler. <1/2>
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IWM is saddened to hear of the passing of Carolyn Grace, who has been a partner and great friend to IWM Duxford and the flying community for many years and we send our condolences to her family and friends.
Carolyn Grace – photo by Tim Felce (CC BY-SA 2.0)
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#Onthisday
1936: The first Supermarine
#Spitfire
prototype, K5054 took to the skies. Two years later, the first operational Spitfires served at RAF Duxford, home to 19 Squadron.
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Jock Hutton, now 94 years old, dropped with the Parachute Regiment near Pegasus Bridge, together with his comrades spearheading the Allied assault on D-Day. He was just 19 years old at the time. Today he joins us at our
#DaksOverDuxford
event, marking
#DDay75
.
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What an incredible sight (and sound!) to witness this historic gathering of veteran aircraft. A very special moment to remember those who took part in the D-Day landings 75 years ago.
Thanks to all who joined us for
#DaksOverDuxford
.
#DDay75
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The IWM Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show starts today and we're looking forward to a great weekend of vintage entertainment and fantastic flying displays!
Please note that tickets for today are no longer available. Please do not travel to IWM Duxford without a valid ticket.
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From 27 December to 19 February, witness a celebration of the Second World War’s most hard-working fighter, the Hawker Hurricane. Our spotlight exhibition, 'Hurricane: Unsung Hero', opens today at IWM Duxford.
Find out more & book now:
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*Daks Over Duxford flying update*
The mass Daks departure is now scheduled for 15:24.
#DaksOverDuxford
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Incredible
#RAF100
display from
@rafredarrows
! A spot of rain certainly didn't dampen their performance!
#DuxfordAirShows
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Sound on! 🔊 Have you heard that we’ve 20 Spitfires confirmed for our famous Duxford Spitfire flypast? We can’t begin to describe what it feels like to be part of this experience. The sights, the sounds, the feeling. Can you? Book now:
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Thanks to all who joined us for the first day of
#DaksOverDuxford
. Very special to see so many of these iconic aircraft gathered in one place as we mark
#DDay75
. Brilliant job from our pilots in sometimes tricky weather conditions. Looking brighter for tomorrow, see you then!
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This morning IWM Duxford was pleased to welcome home this Fairey Firefly Mk. I Z2033, after more than two decades on loan to the
@FleetAirArmMus
.
<1/4>
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The Spitfires have arrived in AirSpace at Duxford! Here we see seven out of the twelve placed in position as the team get ready for the exhibition opening on 27 December.
Book now for Spitfire: Evolution of an Icon:
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At 1.40pm on Tuesday 26th March, emergency services were called to attend a crash involving a light aircraft at IWM Duxford. <1/5>
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For those traveling to Flying Days: Commemorating D-Day by car on Sunday, please be aware that the M11 will be closed southbound at Junction 10.
Please allow additional travel time. Highways England traffic updates are available here:
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A very Merry Christmas to all our IWM Duxford friends!
In this watercolour artwork by Eric Ravilious from 1942, entitled 'De-icing Aircraft', ground crew clear snow and ice off a de Havilland Dragon Rapide.
© IWM Art.IWM ART LD 1856
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We are expecting
@ShuttleworthTru
Sea Hurricane Mk Ib Z7015 to join our spotlight exhibition Hurricane: Unsung Hero this Saturday!
Visit IWM Duxford before the exhibition ends on 19 February:
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The Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show takes to the skies this weekend!
Step back in to the summer of 1940 and see historic Duxford come to life.
Tickets for tomorrow are available until midnight tonight, so book now to avoid disappointment:
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At this time the flying display schedule for Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show is virtually unchanged, with a revised start time of 1pm. The flying highlights listed in our visitor leaflet including
@rafredarrows
and Spitfires are expected to fly.
#DuxfordAirShows
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It is with great sadness that we’ve taken the decision to cancel the Duxford Battle of Britain Proms and Air Show 2020. Our core priority is the safety of our visitors and local community and we feel it would be irresponsible to host the event in this rapidly-changing climate.
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What a ride. The best flying moments from day one at the Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show 2019 and a handy reminder to book for Sunday before midnight.
it's advance ticket only so please don’t travel without a ticket:
#DuxfordAirShows
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Happy Boxing Day!
In December 1944, the RAF Film Production Unit captured snowy scenes of Spitfires on the ground. Although the war still raged, pilots found some time to enjoy a snowball fight and some tobogganing while grounded.
Film Number: GEN 11
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RAF Legends alert! 🎉🎉 We're delighted to announce the
@rafredarrows
&
@RAFBBMF
are joining us at the 80th anniversary Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show & Duxford Battle of Britain Proms. All tickets are advance only.
Book now for a day to remember.
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We won't be able to welcome you to an air show this weekend, but until we meet again, share your own top Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show moments with us and all the fans who we are thinking about this weekend.
#DuxfordAirShows
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Celebrating 100 years of
@RoyalAirForce
, the
@rafredarrows
paint the sky... What a brilliant way to round-out the final
#RAF100
event of the season, our Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show.
#DuxfordAirShows
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Happy 100th birthday to the
@RoyalAirForce
! Here’s a stunning photo of six Hurricane Mk IIBs of 'B' Flight, No. 601 Squadron, based at Duxford flying in formation on 21 August 1941. © IWM (CH 3517)
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After five years conservation work, restoration of Handley Page Victor XH648 is now complete.
Veterans who flew the Victor were invited this week to IWM Duxford for the official unveiling. Pictured in XH648's cockpit is Flight Lieutenant Neil 'Badger' Brooks of 57 Squadron.
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Could there be a better day for flying? The gates are open and the excitement’s building at the Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show 2019.
#DuxfordAirShows
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We're gearing up for a fantastic weekend of flying at the Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show this weekend.
Experience historic Duxford come to life in the air and on the ground.
Advanced booking only. Book before midnight tonight for Saturday tickets:
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#CaptainTomMoore
's flypast has made us miss IWM Duxford even more today. We have a long history with the Supermarine Spitfire—RAF Duxford's No. 19 Squadron was the first to re-equip with the new Supermarine Spitfire, and the first Spitfire was flown into RAF Duxford in Aug 1938.
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Sound on! 📣
Hear the roar of a true legend in action.
Experience the sound of the Spitfire in person at the Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show. 18 confirmed so far...
22 & 23 September. Last tickets remaining. Book now:
#DuxfordAirShows
#RAF100
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Today, the skies over Duxford were filled with Dakotas to mark 75 years since D-Day.
American paratrooper Duke Boswell jumped out of a C-47 on
#DDay
. Hear Duke recount his memories of 6 June 1944 and learn more about his mission.
#DDay75
#DaksOverDuxford
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From last night, a message of support and thanks to NHS staff from everyone at IWM Duxford!
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Opening this December, IWM Duxford will recognise one of the most vital roles in the Second World War in a new spotlight exhibition, Spies in the Skies: Second World War Aerial Reconnaissance.
Find out more
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ICYMI, last night we announced our
#DDay75
programme, leading with
#DaksOverDuxford
, 4-5 June at IWM Duxford. Mass parachute jumps and flight displays, uniting the greatest number of Dakota aircraft in one location since the Second World War. Book now:
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Cancelling Duxford Air Festival & Flying Legends last month disappointed the IWM Team as much as air show fans. We're still planning for an amazing 80th Anniversary Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show, capping numbers to protect the safety of visitors, volunteers and staff.
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Good luck to the
#RAF100
team as they prepare for the RAF’s centenary flypast over London. We are proud to be an official RAF100 partner for the Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show. 22 & 23 September. Tickets selling fast, book now:
#DuxfordAirShows
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Earlier today, a new aircraft, Tornado GR4 ZA469, joined the exhibits on display at
#IWMDuxford
. This aircraft deployed to Afghanistan between 2011 and 2014, operating in support of ground forces. Here you can see it being transported to our Battle of Britain exhibition.
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*Further update*
The schedule has moved forward slightly and the mass Daks departure from Duxford is now scheduled for 15:10 - we wouldn't want you to miss your pictures!
*Daks Over Duxford flying update*
The mass Daks departure is now scheduled for 15:24.
#DaksOverDuxford
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We’re gearing up for
#DaksOverDuxford
– check out some of the action from earlier… Coming to the event? Check out our FAQs to help you plan your visit:
#DDay75
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With one month to go until Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show, tickets are still available but selling fast! Join us for the final
#RAF100
air show event of the season, 22 & 23 September. Book now to secure your place:
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Today we mark Armistice Day, 104 years since the signing of the armistice which brought an end to hostilities on the Western Front and began the peace process which would end the First World War.
Here, officers and men parade at RAF Duxford, 11 November 1918.
© IWM Q 96081
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Today at IWM Duxford, we remember those who have suffered and died in conflict.
The day has been marked by several events, including a flypast that saw the drop of hundreds of commemorative poppies, and a special flying display featuring a Supermarine Spitfire.
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It's showtime this weekend at Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show as we recreate an action scene originally filmed at Duxford for the movie Battle of Britain (1969). 📽️
Tickets selling fast for Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 Sept. Scramble and Book Now:
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Did you notice the Hurricane in our Spitfire video...? 📢 We now have four Hurricanes confirmed 📢. Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show looks set to be a glorious weekend☀️, make this Saturday and Sunday unforgettable, Book Now:
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We’re excited to announce our
#RAF100
flying content for Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show in September, including a unique display of the RAF demonstrating its air-to-air refueling capabilities and the 617 Squadron ‘Dambusters’ flypast.
#DuxfordAirShows
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We're delighted to announce that The Flying Bulls' Lockheed P-38 Lightning and North American B-25J Mitchell will be appearing at this year's Duxford Summer Air Show: D-Day 80 on 1-2 June 2024!
Images courtesy of The Flying Bulls. <1/3>
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After five years of restoration, our one-of-a-kind Handley Page Victor is now complete!
Watch the tailplane and stabilisers being reattached by IWM's specialist conservation team.
You can find the Victor inside the Conservation Hall inside AirSpace.
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The iconic Concorde made its first commercial flight between London and New York 40 years ago
#OnThisDay
. Here, you can see Concorde arriving at
#IWMDuxford
. Get up-close to Concorde and other famous aircraft in our AirSpace exhibit:
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Today IWM Duxford was delighted to welcome D-Day veteran Norman Gregory.
Norman, aged 99 is a Bomber Command veteran of 101 Squadron, RAF. Shot down on his fifth mission over Dortmund on 22/23 May 1944, he was one of three to escape his stricken Avro Lancaster.
© IWM
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This
#Spitfire
was shot down during Operation Dynamo and lost for almost 50 years. Discover how it returned to the skies above Duxford.
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#OTD
in 1940 Winston Churchill gave his famous "We shall fight on the beaches" speech as the Dunkirk evacuation drew to a close. Discover the story of the RAF Duxford Spitfire lost during Operation Dynamo and recovered almost 50 years later.
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Today IWM Duxford were very pleased to welcome the family of
@captaintommoore
, who visited the Captain Sir Tom at 100 display in the Land Warfare hall for the first time and enjoyed a tour of the site.
Find out more about the exhibition:
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#OnThisDay
in 1969, Concorde took to the skies for its first flight. To mark
#Concorde50
,
@BritAirlinerCol
Concorde 101 will demonstrate the lowering of its distinctive nose at 2.40pm today at the museum.
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Our doors might have been closed recently, but that's not stopped the hard work at IWM Duxford during lockdown.
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The evacuation of
#Dunkirk
features in two of the films nominated for
#EEBAFTAs
. Discover the story of one of the real spitfires that provided air support during Operation Dynamo in 1940 and how it was brought home to
#IWMDuxford
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A huge thank you to all our followers who have continued to support IWM throughout the year so far.
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Lucky enough to live near IWM Duxford? Look to the skies this afternoon & tomorrow and you may spot the blue Spitfire PL983 being flown by
@ACDuxford
. Let us know if you spot it? Image:
@Aircraft_ARC
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The P-47 Thunderbolt was the largest and heaviest piston-engined fighter of the Second World War. This will be the first chance to see it in action at
#DuxfordAirShows
See the 7 Ton 'Jug', 'Nellie' at Duxford Air Festival 26-27 May. Kids go Free. Book now:
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Thanks to everyone who joined us today for the thrilling finale of our 2021 season of Air Shows and Flying Days at IWM Duxford.
To be the first to know when Duxford Air Shows 2022 tickets go on sale, please join our eNews.
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We’re all set for what is sure to be a very special event here at IWM Duxford as we mark
#DDay75
with
#DaksOverDuxford
.
Joining us today? Don’t forget to check out our FAQs:
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Don't miss our famous Duxford Wing at the Battle of Britain Air Show this weekend - 18 Spitfires and 4 Hurricanes in a flypast led by our 'Joker' Spitfire.
Make sure to check out the rest of the Flying List and book your tickets today:
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At 11am on the 11th November, we mark the anniversary of the Armistice, declared to end the First World War in 1918. Today and in many countries across the world, we remember those who lost their lives to war, and those whose lives were forever changed.
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Duxford Air Shows 2020 dates are now confirmed!
Duxford Air Festival: 23 & 24 May
Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show: 19 & 20 September
Flying Legends dates are coming soon…
Be the first to know when tickets launch – join our enews now:
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On what would have been Duxford Air Festival weekend, we are looking towards the future! We are working hard on the 80th Anniversary Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show weekend, with social distancing and safety measures in place. Find out more today:
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Flying update! We welcome the Czech Air Force to Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show. Their Mil Mi-17-1 Hip and Mil Mi-24 Hind combat helicopters are a special addition to our Flying List....
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Did you see the Tornado GR4 FINale flypast over IWM Duxford? The sound was incredible! You can get up-close to our Tornado GR4 aircraft and learn more about its history on your visit to
#IWMDuxford
:
#FarewellTornado
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For operational reasons the Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show will now finish at 17:50 following the Spitfire Finale. It may take some time to exit the site, so please allow extra time for your journey home.
The Red Arrows will display at 17:00, and the Spitfire Finale 17:25.
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Thank you to all who attended and took part in the IWM Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show this weekend!
We look forward to welcoming you back for Flying Days: Best of 2021, on Saturday 9 October.
Find out more and book your advanced ticket:
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We're looking forward to a great second day of flying at the IWM Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show today.
Our gates open to advance ticket holders only at 8:00 AM. Get here early to enjoy all the entertainment and soak up the atmosphere.
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This December sees a celebration of the Hawker Hurricane, with the opening of Hurricane: Unsung Hero at IWM Duxford - a unique opportunity to see seven Hurricanes under one roof.
Hurricane: Unsung Hero runs from 27 December 2022 to 19 February 2023:
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The emergency services are onsite at IWM Duxford responding to an incident involving a private aircraft. We have no further information at this time. IWM Duxford is closing to visitors for the remainder of this afternoon.
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Regular visitors and members to IWM Duxford may have noticed our gate guardian Hurricane constantly moving. It acts as a giant weathervane, always facing into the wind.
It displays the markings of legendary Second World War fighter pilot Douglas Bader.
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It’s the second day of
#DaksOverDuxford
, a historic gathering of iconic aircraft marking
#DDay75
. Here’s a few shots from earlier this morning...
@Daks_Normandy
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Well, that was fun. Register to be the first to know when Duxford Air Shows 2020 tickets go on sale and be ready to do it all again:
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The final touches as we open for day two of the Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show.
#DuxfordAirShows
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As the home of the first Squadron to fly Spitfires, at the Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show, we’ll be honouring the brave men and women who protected the skies of Britain during the Summer of 1940. Book now, tickets selling fast.
#DuxfordAirShows
#RAF100
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We are proud to welcome back the
@RoyalAirForce
Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, and the awesome RAF Typhoon Display, both performing at Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show, 22-23 September, to mark
#RAF100
. Book now:
#DuxfordAirShows
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Our friends Aerial Collective will be flying Spitfire PL983 across Cambridge skies tonight for the last
#clapforourcarers
. From
@ACDuxford
@I_W_M
#ThankYouNHS
& everyone who has cared for people & communities across the UK. If you see it, show your support below. © George Romain
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84 years ago today, a Supermarine Spitfire took to the air for the first time.
See Spitfire Mk.Ia ‘N3200’ at Duxford Air Festival. Book Now, kids go free:
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Having been diligently cared for by Mr Towler for 30 years, these substantially completed cockpits will undergo final restoration work in the newly reopened Conservation In Action hangar at IWM Duxford in preparation for public display at a later date. <2/2>
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Several of the aircraft in our exhibitions made their final flights into Duxford Airfield, before being put on display.
Our F-4J Phantom II was flown into IWM Duxford after it was retired in 1991. You can see it in the American Air Museum.
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We’re excited to announce the Wingwalkers will be back for another ‘crazy rollercoaster ride’ at Duxford Air Festival 2019.
#ThrowbackThursday
to their spectacular performance at last year's show.
25 & 26 May. Book now:
#DuxfordAirShows
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#OnThisDay
1938: The first Spitfire was delivered to 19 Squadron, RAF Duxford. Flown by Jeffrey Quill, Supermarine's chief test pilot
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Happy Star Wars Day.
We think the Blackbird in our American Air Museum looks a bit like Kylo Ren — a dark and mysterious member of the Darkside!
Do you see any more resemblances between our collections and Star Wars characters?
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We’re delighted that IWM Duxford reopens today! Discover our recently opened Battle of Britain exhibitions and see the new Captain Sir Tom at 100 display. We can't wait to welcome you.
Book tickets here:
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In line with advice from Public Health England, IWM has taken the decision to close all of its sites in effect from the end of today (Tuesday 17 March) until further notice.
© IWM (TR 9)
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Female pilots ferried aircraft from factories to aerodromes during the Second World War. Pauline Gower, Commandant of the Air Transport Auxiliary Women's Section, is pictured waving from her cockpit prior to a delivery flight. © IWM (C 380)
#ArchivesAwesomeWomen
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This Sunday, IWM Duxford will observe a traditional Service of Remembrance held by the Royal Anglian Regiment, followed by a flypast and poppy drop over Duxford’s airfield by the Bristol Blenheim.
Find out more:
© IWM TR1125
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What a fantastic Duxford Air Festival! Thanks to all our visitors for making it such a special event.
#DuxfordAirShows
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