Tuesday 14 September 2021

IWM Duxford - Get the vintage look for Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show this weekend

 

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DON'T MISS DUXFORD
BATTLE OF BRITAIN AIR SHOW 
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LAST CHANCE TO BOOK TICKETS FOR THIS WEEKEND!
We're travelling back to the summer of 1940 this weekend for Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show.

Enjoy the action taking place on the airfield that made history, as Spitfires, Hurricanes and more take to the skies.

There's also lots to explore on the ground as the museum, hangars, airfield, and showground transform for the weekend with living history, 1940s music and dance, entertainment, and activities. 

Make sure you look the part with our top tips and tutorials below. Dust off your tea dresses, shake out your tweed jackets and show off your victory rolls at this historic day out.

Bookings are online only and will close at 10pm the night before each air show day.
 
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DUXFORD BATTLE OF BRITAIN AIR SHOW
Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 September

Witness daring air displays, dogfights, and aerobatics – ending with the splendour of our now famous mass Spitfire flypast.

Our exciting full, final flying list is available now, plus special showground entertainment before the flying takes off.

Entry to IWM Duxford is included in ticket prices.

Last chance to book. Advance tickets only.
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Want to look the part?
How to achieve a 1940s hairstyle
Learn how to achieve the perfect victory roll, an iconic element of women's 1940s fashion, with a useful video tutorial.
 
 
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Recreate the 1940s makeup look
Watch this tutorial for a simple 1940s makeup look and learn how women dealt with a shortage of cosmetics during the Second World War.
 
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Need some more inspiration? Click here for a collection of videos and images of 1940s fashion.
 
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VINTAGE FASHION FROM IWM SHOP
Visit our online shop and find 1940s vintage and wartime-inspired clothing perfect for the air show and beyond.
BROWSE
 
 
 
Pre-book your Air Show Programme before 3pm Friday, for collection on the day.

With a limited print run and filled with articles, aviation imagery and a flying schedule for the day ahead, secure your programme before the day! 
 
Photo by Liam Shaw © IWM
 
TOO FAR AWAY TO JOIN US THIS WEEKEND?
If you can't make it to the Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show you can still enjoy the flying displays online.

Action-packed live streams of the show will be available on PlanesTV On Demand.

Click for more information and to subscribe.
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