Duxford 2006 Press Release
Duxford Unveils Exciting Plans for Flying Legends Air Show
Preparations are well underway at the Imperial War Museum Duxford for the Flying Legends Air Show on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 July. The show, presented in conjunction with the Duxford-based Fighter Collection, brings together an unsurpassed collection of classic and historic aircraft and veterans from around the world. The two-day spectacular of nostalgia, excitement and pure “wow” factor will see some of the world’s rarest and most historic aircraft display for the delight of the crowds.
The Flying Legends Air Show has, over the years, gained a well-deserved reputation for providing the best opportunity in Europe to see some of the world’s most historic aircraft in their element. The Show will be commemorating the classic age of air combat and paying tribute to the skill and courage of the famous pilots who flew these legendary aircraft into battle. Jane Larcombe of The Fighter Collection says “All of those heroes and their aircraft are of great historical importance. They represent the last of the chivalric man-to-man period of air combat.”
Visitors to the show will have the opportunity to meet veteran pilots and crew, as well as browse a wide variety of trade stands. They’ll also be able to study the display aircraft at close quarters on the Flight Line Walk (subject to a small additional charge) and, of course, settle down to watch some three hours of superb flying. The crowds won’t be disappointed as aircraft scheduled to appear include 15 Spitfires in a Spitfire Scramble, a Mustang Stampede featuring some 7 P-51 Mustangs, several Hurricanes, a German ME109 – once the arch enemy of the Spitfire - and the mighty B-17 Flying Fortresses, Sally B and The Pink Lady.
Also scheduled to fly are The Fighter Collection’s impressive stable of aircraft including the Bearcat, Tigercat and Hellcat and the gutsy P-47 Thunderbolt. Many of these aircraft are film and TV stars, having appeared in films such as Pearl Harbor and Dark Blue World and TV dramas from Poirot to Foyles War.
Says Marketing and PR Manager at Duxford Tracey Woods “Flying Legends is unique and is the warbird show in Europe. All the aircraft due to appear are piston engined aircraft, dating mainly from the Second World War and all are classics in their own right. A visit to Flying Legends promises to be a truly memorable day out for visitors young and old”.
The whole of the Museum will also be open for visitors to enjoy with plenty to see including the Vulcan, The Battle of Britain and the evocative Forgotten War exhibitions, conservation work in progress and the stunning American Air Museum.
Gates open at 8.00 am and the flying begins at 2.00 pm. Tickets – Adults £30, Senior Citizens/Concessions £25, Children £10. Superb VIP style Gold Pass tickets available in advance - for more information about tickets or the flying programme call the Air Show Hotline on 01223 499301
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