IWM Duxford Air Shows and Flying Days 2023

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IWM Duxford Air Shows and Flying Days 2023

Post by Flightline Uk » Tue Oct 11, 2022 9:43 am

Imperial War Museum Duxford, Cambridgeshire, UK
https://www.iwm.org.uk/airshows

Major Air Shows, Flying Evening and Flying Finale Dates for 2023:
Duxford Summer Air Show | Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 June 2023
Duxford Flying Evening | Saturday 26 August 2023
Battle of Britain Air Show | Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 September 2023
Duxford Flying Finale | Saturday 14 October 2023
Flying Day dates to be announced at a future date.
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Post by Flightline Uk » Mon Nov 07, 2022 4:36 pm

https://www.air-shows.org.uk/2022/11/ne ... m-duxford/
IWM Duxford is looking ahead to two new openings this winter with a celebration of the Second World War’s most hard-working fighter aircraft, the Hurricane, opening to visitors in December and the Conservation in Action hangar will welcome the public back through its doors after eight months of closure. Meet members of IWM’s Conservation Team as they set to work on new restoration projects and get up close to seven airworthy Hurricanes brought together under one roof for the first time.

After the success of last year’s Spitfire: Evolution of an Icon, this December will see the Hawker Hurricane take centre stage with the opening of Hurricane: Unsung Hero in the Conservation Hall in AirSpace on 27 December 2022. With only fourteen airworthy Hurricanes remaining in the world, this spotlight exhibition will offer a unique opportunity to see seven of these brought together under one roof to explore the rich history of fighter command’s finest enemy destroyer. Often overlooked in favour of the Spitfire, the Hurricane accounted for sixty percent of air victories in the Battle of Britain. Highlights of this new spotlight exhibition include a Hurricane MK1 veteran from the summer of 1940, the world’s only two-seater Hurricane and a Sea Hurricane Mk1b which was received by No 880 Squadron, the first Fleet Air Arm Squadron to be equipped with Hurricanes.

Rebecca Harding, Head of Technological Objects at IWM Duxford, said “With its impressive service history and distinctive appearance, the Hawker Hurricane is a true legend of aviation which revolutionised aerial combat during the Second World War. This winter, IWM Duxford will shine the spotlight on its historical significance and design and give visitors the unique chance to see seven airworthy variations up close to better understand why this famous fighter deserves such a prominent place in history.”

Hurricane: Unsung Hero will be open to general admission visitors to IWM Duxford from 27 December 2022 – 19 February 2023 with associated events and activities taking place throughout.

Following an extensive refurbishment, the doors to IWM Duxford’s Conservation in Action hangar will reopen from Thursday 17 November, enabling visitors to see the museum’s dedicated team of conservation staff and volunteers work to safeguard the history of our large objects for future generations to enjoy. Work will be taking place on a number of objects which have never been seen before, including a Second World War Crusader II Cruiser Tank, the only one to be displayed in Europe, and a Staghound Armoured Vehicle believed to have served with the Free Belgian forces in Normandy in 1944. Other restoration projects include an Avro Shackleton, a British post-war maritime patrol aircraft used extensively during the Cold War, a German Second World War jet powered Heinkel He 162 A-1, the only known complete surviving A-1 variant of this type, and a Jagdpanther self-propelled anti-tank gun, one of only seven surviving in the world and the only one in the UK to have seen operational service during the war. In addition to these large objects, there will also be an engine display with photos and archival film footage about some of the engines featured. Visitors can see live conservation works taking place from 10am-3pm every Monday to Friday.

Accompanying events and activities
Hurricane: Unsung Hero Tour
On selected dates in January and February, join one of IWM’s expert guides for a 60-minute talk exploring the history of the Hurricane and the unique stories behind each of the aircraft in this spotlight exhibition. There is even the opportunity to go behind the ropes for a closer glimpse of these iconic aircraft.
Hurricane: Unsung Hero Tour| Selected dates in January and February | £15

Hurricane: Unsung Hero in Airfix
Join members of the Airfix team as they explain the research, design and production processes that go into making their iconic model aircraft. They’ll demonstrate how to take accurate measurements of full-size aircraft using 3D scanners, how they use cutting-edge technology to design their kits and how they design their famous box artwork.
Hurricanes: Unsung hero in Airfix | 15 January | £30

Duxford In A Different Light: Hurricane Unsung Hero
Head to AirSpace after-hours where the aircraft will be lit up in a variety of ways, including with the use of coloured and white lighting, to create magical photography moments. This event is intended for experienced photographers, and we suggest bringing a camera and tripod.
Duxford In A Different Light: Hurricane Unsung Hero | 4 February | £50

IWM In Conversation: The Hurricane Conference
Join us for a series of fascinating lectures about the history and heritage of the Hurricane. Hear from a current Hurricane pilot and engineer about the intricacies of flying and maintaining the aircraft, discover more about what made the Hurricane such a powerful enemy destroyer during the Second World War from an IWM Curator and hear from Jim Nicolson whose uncle flew Hurricanes and was the only Fighter Command pilot in the whole of the Second World War to be awarded the Victoria Cross.
IWM In Conversation: The Hurricane Conference | 18 February | £40
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Post by Flightline Uk » Thu Jan 05, 2023 5:18 pm

The Airshow Team at IWM Duxford has released the dates of four further Flying Days for their 2023 display season. They are as follows:

Sunday 7th May - VE Day Flying Day - Celebrate aviation's role in the fight for victory during the Second World War as part of your Coronation weekend.

Sunday 4th June - Commemorating D-Day Flying Day - Duxford played a pivotal role in D-Day operations. Experience a special flying display to honour our place in history.

Friday 28th July - The Americans Flying Day - Enjoy an American themed display from the aviation partners who call Duxford home, watch as living history groups bring the historic airfield to life and explore IWM Duxford's hangars and exhibitions

Saturday 12th August - 19 Squadron Flying Day - Honour the legendary 19 Squadron Spitfire pilots who flew in combat over Dunkirk and throughout the Battle of Britain.

For more information on the IWM Duxford Flying Season, visit https://www.iwm.org.uk/airshows
https://www.air-shows.org.uk/2023/01/ai ... ying-days/
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Post by Flightline Uk » Wed Feb 08, 2023 9:46 am

Plane Sailing's Catalina due to appear at both the Summer and Battle of Britain Air Shows.

https://www.catalina.org.uk/events/
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Post by Flightline Uk » Sun Mar 05, 2023 7:12 pm

Duxford Summer Air Show:
Royal Air Force

Red Arrows – BAE Systems Hawk T1 x 9 (F) (SUNDAY ONLY)
Grob Tutor T1 (F) 115(R) Sqn

Civilian

Aerosuperbatics Wingwalkers – Boeing Stearman x 2 (F)
https://www.air-shows.org.uk/2022/10/pr ... ir-show-2/
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Post by Flightline Uk » Sun Mar 05, 2023 7:18 pm

Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow:
Red Arrows – BAE Systems Hawk T1 x 9 (F)
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight – Supermarine Spitfire (F)
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight – Hawker Hurricane IIc (F)
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight – Avro Lancaster B1 (F)
https://www.air-shows.org.uk/2022/10/pr ... n-airshow/
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Post by Flightline Uk » Thu Mar 09, 2023 1:14 pm

Over the winter period, the Imperial War Museum Duxford held the ‘Hurricane: Unsung Hero’ spotlight exhibition in the AirSpace hangar. Featuring seven civilian operated Hawker Hurricanes of various marks, the exhibition followed up on last year’s well received ‘Spitfire: Evolution of an Icon’ feature. As part of programme of supporting events for the exhibition, the Museum held one of it’s ‘Duxford in a Different Light’ events allowing photographers to attend after hours to photograph the aircraft on display under white and coloured lighting. A full review and image gallery can be found HERE.

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Post by Flightline Uk » Tue Apr 04, 2023 10:54 am

Imperial War Museum Duxford have announced the first few participants for their VE Day Flying Day on the 7th May:
The Titans – American Champion Xtreme Champion (solo display)
Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina - Plane Sailing Catalina Operations
de Havilland DH89a Dragon Rapide - Mark Miller
Bücker Bü 131 Jungmann - Anna Walker
Turbulent Display Team - Druine D31 Turbulent x 4
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Post by Flightline Uk » Thu Apr 06, 2023 7:53 am

Four more aircraft confirmed for the VE Day Flying Day:
Hawker Fury FB11 - Anglia Aircraft Restorations
Grumman F8F Bearcat - The Fighter Collection
Hawker Nimrod I - The Fighter Collection
Supermarine Spitfire Vc - Anglia Aircraft Restorations
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Post by Flightline Uk » Sun Apr 23, 2023 5:40 am

First three aircraft confirmed for the Commemorating D-Day Flying Day on 4th June
Douglas C-47A Skytrain – Aero Legends
Westland Lysander III – Aircraft Restoration Company
Hispano HA1112-M1L Buchon – Aircraft Restoration Company
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