| Imperial War Museum Duxford is delighted to announce the flying line-up for
its most eagerly-anticipated air show in years - The Battle of Britain Air
Show - with the world-famous Red Arrows showcasing on both days accompanied
by a remarkable gathering of nearly 20 Spitfires and Hurricanes.
The air show, on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 September, will present an
evocative commemoration of the aerial battle that proved the strategic
turning point in the Second World War. Set against the unique backdrop of
Europe’s best preserved Second World War airfield, the air show will
remember the pilots and aircraft synonymous with this renowned aerial
conflict. Some 60 aircraft will display over the weekend in what is surely
set to be one of the best air shows in the UK this year.
As an added highlight, IWM Duxford is pleased to welcome back to the museum
the Patrouille de France, the celebrated French aerobatic display team, who
will be flying the tricolore with their breath-taking aerial display on
Saturday 4th. European air forces are also represented each day by the
Belgian Air Component’s impressive F-16 Fighting Falcon display whilst the
RAF’s Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and contemporary aircraft will fly
the Union flag.
On the ground, there will be activities for all ages, including funfair
rides, bungee trampolines, tank rides and demonstrations, 1940-period
re-enactors, a variety of trade stands and the Parachute Regiments’ exciting
jump tower.
Buy tickets in advance and receive a 10% discount PLUS receive a FREE child
ticket with every Adult or Senior ticket booked. Tickets are also available
on the day.
Please note that the Red Arrows will display at 12.25pm on Saturday 4
September with the main air show display taking place between 2.00pm and
5.00pm. On Sunday 5 September the Red Arrows will open the main air show
display at 2.00pm, with the show continuing until 5.30pm.
For full details of the flying line-up visit the IWM website and
download the participation list.
Book On Line Now or call the ticket office
on 01223 499 353.
Please note that on Saturday 4 September the Red Arrows will display
between 12.25pm and 12.55pm. The main flying display will commence at 2.00pm
and finish at 5.00pm. On Sunday 5 September the flying display will
commence at 2.00pm, opening with the Red Arrows, and finish at 5.30pm.
Full details, including flying participation and all ticket prices,
can be found on the website
All flying is subject to weather, serviceability and operational
commitments.
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD
Established at the end of the First World War to train the newly formed
RAF’s pilots, Imperial War Museum Duxford is Europe’s premier aviation
museum, with many original period buildings such as the Control Tower and
hangars still in use, alongside state-of-the-art, award-winning exhibition
buildings including AirSpace and the American Air Museum. Two hundred
aircraft are on display, whilst over 50 historic flying aircraft, based at
the airfield, regularly take to the sky. Duxford also has one of the finest
collections of tanks, military vehicles and artillery in the UK.
Open Daily:
10.00am - 6.00pm Saturday 13 March - Saturday 23 October 2010
10.00am - 4.00pm Sunday 24 October 2010 - Spring 2011 (except 24, 25 and 26
December)
Imperial War Museum Duxford
Cambridge
CB22 4QR
(Junction 10, M11
motorway)
Enquiries: +44 (0)1223 835 000 or visit www.iwm.org.uk/duxford |
