I have just returned from Duxford after seeing many brave displays of aircraft and as usual a packed house for everyone. Dreary weather, but a huge success as always as old and new aircraft take to the skies and put on an acrobatic display. Especially the old wartime mustang that was so successfully supportive to the flying fortresses and liberators following many losses. Set within the most complete First and Second World War airfield in the world, Imperial War museum Duxford takes you back on an incredible journey of aviation in times of war and peace. The battle of Britain celebrates its 70th anniversary. In the hangers all makes of aircraft. In many brick huts there still remains an extraordinary collection of objects on display. In 2007 the Airspace tells the story of British and commonwealth aviation and home to the spitfire, the Lancaster bomber and fast-ever Concorde.
Duxford, really is a good day out for the family. The whole day may be needed to
see everything so they have shops and a eating house with ample parking. One of my favourite modern hangars is the American Air Museum. A memorial telling the story of the american air power and its modern effect on the world. Home of the largest collection of american combat aircraft outside of the United States. You will find a flying fortress B17 on display at Duxford with its artwork and the name Sally B on its nose.
I am sure this aircraft was used in the film Memphis Belle and filmed partially at Duxford. Entrance is £14 per adult. Children get in free. It is a great experience if you are visiting from abroad and want to include this in your itinary. Cambridge is just 20 minutes away and the great university town is another classic visit....
Links of interest:
http://ity.im/0dgws / Norfolk and Cambridge...and....Americans
serving in East Anglia, England 1943.
http://ity.im/0dz0P