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  BOOK TICKETS 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.   © IWM   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. BOOK NOW       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.     WATCH 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.   WATCH Need some more inspiration? Click here for a collection of videos and images of 1940s fashion.   © IWM   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. LEARN MORE

IWM Duxford - Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show is now on sale

 

DUXFORD BATTLE OF BRITAIN AIR SHOW BOOK TICKETS ON SALE NOW Step back in time for a day out to remember at Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show on 18 & 19 September. At the airfield that made history, immerse yourself in summer 1940 - when the Spitfire ruled the skies and the ‘Few’ brought hope to the British Isles.   Enjoy all the action in the skies and on the ground as the museum, hangars, airfield, and showground transform for the weekend with living history, 1940s music and dance, entertainment and activities.   A great day for all ages, join us to commemorate the Battle of Britain. Click here to book your tickets now. Remember to book your car parking permit and pre-order your event programme before you check out. New IWM members enjoy a 10% discount on air show tickets - as well as unlimited free entry to IWM Duxford, Churchill War Rooms and HMS Belfast on normal admission days. Click here to find out more.   WHAT TO EXPECT SPITFIRES, HURRICANES AND MORE Experience a spectacular flying display. Click to see the current flying list and keep an eye out for more updates in future emails.     SEE THE LIST ON THE GROUND Enjoy special entertainment across the showground. From living history groups and military vehicles, to classic 1940s music and dance - we’ll set the scene for a great day out.   SEE MORE ALSO ON SALE NOW   © IWM   FLYING DAYS: THE FIGHTERS Saturday 4 September Meet the Fighters at our special new Flying Day, created by our Duxford Air Shows team. Honour IWM Duxford’s place in history as a former RAF fighter station at the heart of some of the most dramatic days in 20th century history. BOOK TICKETS         © IWM   FLYING EVENINGS: AFTER HOURS Saturday 28 August, from 5pm See IWM Duxford after hours with our spectacular evening aerial display as the sun goes down over this historic airfield.   With camera-ready flypast moments and refreshments on a lazy Saturday summer’s evening, experience IWM Duxford in a whole new light. BOOK NOW

IWM Duxford - Flying Days from Duxford Air Shows

 

FLYING DAYS NEW DATES ON SALE NOW BOOK NOW MORE FLYING DAYS COMING THIS SUMMER The Duxford Air Shows team have been working hard to create a series of great day-out, aerial display events for you to enjoy throughout the year. Each event is themed to bring you the best of flying, aerial choreography, storytelling and conservation success stories from IWM Duxford. The first three events released on sale sold out in five days. Tickets are powered by our partner See Tickets*. Book today to fill your calendar with epic days out! *Booking fees do not apply   © IWM   FLYING DAYS: MODEL AIRCRAFT Saturday 19 June 2021 Spectacular flypasts, aerial displays and aerobatics. All in miniature form! Join the celebration of model aircraft flying with our friends from the British Model Flying Association. Enjoy expertly made model aircraft and chat to their builders before watching them take to the skies. Just like watching the real thing! BOOK NOW         © IWM   FLYING DAYS: BEHIND THE SCENES Saturday 3 July 2021 Duxford is home to Spitfires, history, and some of the best aviation partners in the business. Flying Days: Behind the Scenes recognises the important work everyone onsite at IWM Duxford does to keep the aircraft flying. From our flying display, to getting up close to classic warbirds, or having your photo taken with living history groups. Come with us behind the scenes at our Flying Days. BOOK NOW         © IWM   FLYING DAYS: SQUADRON 19 HEROES Wednesday 4 August 2021 A must for history fans of all ages! We’ll be celebrating when 19 Squadron made history by receiving the first Spitfire at Duxford, on this day in 1938. Enjoy a day of Spitfire history! Discover the stories of the men who flew the first Spitfires into combat, get up close to the real machines and join in the celebration of a historic British icon with our flying display. BOOK NOW         © IWM   FLYING DAYS: SHOWTIME Wednesday 11 August 2021 For families and younger fans, join us for a day of drama, storytelling, arts and crafts activities and ‘showtime’ inspired entertainment, celebrating aviation muses including the Spitfire and the Tiger Moth.  Flying Days: Showtime is a day packed full of enjoyment for younger Duxford fans and their families. BOOK NOW         © IWM   FLYING DAYS: YOUNG AVIATORS Thursday 19 August 2021 Especially for young aviation fans and their families, enjoy a great summer day out. What’s it like to fly? How do you become a pilot? Do you have what it takes?  Time to enjoy a feel-good family fun day out in the school summer holidays, with colourful flying and activities to enjoy together - whatever your age! BOOK NOW         © IWM   FLYING DAYS: BEST OF 2021 Saturday 9 October 2021 Looking back at the best of Flying Days 2021, we’ll bring you highlights from our special season. Handpicked by our Flying Display Director and Duxford Air Shows team, Flying Days: Best Of 2021 will end the year full of highs! BOOK NOW       DUXFORD AIR SHOWS - COMING SOON Flying Days are a great warm up for IWM Duxford’s major Air Show events, coming soon to See Tickets*. Save the dates and keep your eyes peeled for announcements: Duxford Summer Air Show - Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 July 2021 Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show - Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 September 2021 *Booking fees do not apply  MEMBERS GO FREE Become an IWM member today and get free entry to Flying Days, year-round visits to IWM Duxford, 10% off Air Show tickets and more!