The Imperial War Museum Duxford, Cambridge, UK, is preparing for its summer flying season, with a D-Day themed event in June followed by its annual air show in July. The first event, Flying Days: D-Day, is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, and will center on the story of the Allied invasion of Normandy. The theme will be reflected through a mix of flying displays and activity across the site. Organizers say the flying list is still being finalized, with more aircraft expected to be confirmed in the coming weeks. The event is part of Duxford’s wider Flying Days series, which runs through the summer and focuses on different moments in aviation history. Each event combines live flying with access to the museum’s exhibits and aircraft collections. Visitors on June 6 can expect up to two hours of flying during the day, alongside time to explore the historic airfield and hangars. Advance tickets are required, while museum members will be admitted free of charge. Click HERE to book tickets.
The program continues with the Duxford Summer Air Show on July 4 and 5. The two-day event is expected to feature a mix of modern and historic aircraft, with aerobatics and formation flying forming a key part of the display schedule. This year’s air show will also include a focus on the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. Click HERE to book your tickets for the event. The theme reflects the airfield’s history during World War II, when it served as a base for the U.S. Army Air Forces’ 78th Fighter Group. Together, the events form part of Duxford’s annual summer calendar, bringing together flying displays and historical interpretation at one of the UK’s best-known aviation sites.
Located in Cambridgeshire, England, Imperial War Museum Duxford is the largest aviation museum in the United Kingdom, with a collection that includes nearly 200 aircraft alongside military vehicles and other historic artifacts. The museum is based at the former Duxford Aerodrome, which saw service during both World Wars, including a key role in the Battle of Britain and later operations by U.S. Army Air Forces units. The site remained an active Royal Air Force station until 1961 before being transferred to the Imperial War Museum in the 1970s. For more information and to support the Imperial War Museum Duxford, click on this link: www.iwm.org.uk.
