There will be several 'Flying Days' at Duxford in 2023.
Flying Days are a series of special themed events throughout the summer, reflecting on the role Duxford has played in aviation history. These special events provide up to two hours of scheduled flying, on top of your great day out at IWM Duxford.
IWM members can get into these events free of charge but tickets must be pre-booked in advance. To become an IWM Duxford member then
Click here.
Duxford Flying Days 2023 Dates:
• 07 May - VE Day.
• 04 June - D-Day.
• 28 July - The Americans.
• 12 Aug - 19 Squadron.
Duxford Flying Day: VE Day -
Sunday 07th May 2023
Celebrate the role of aviation icons in the fight for victory during the Second World War and enjoy a best of British day-out as part of your Coronation weekend. Enjoy a VE Day themed display from aviation partners who call Duxford home.
Flying Display Schedule:
• Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vc
• Hawker Hurricane Mk.XIIa
• de Havilland DH89 Dragon Rapide
• American Champion Xtreme Decathlon
• Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb
• Bucker Bu 131 Jungmann
• Hawker Fury FB.II, SR661
• Grumman F8F Bearcat
• The Turb Team
• Hawker Nimrod I
Tickets:
Pre-booking is essential as tickets are not available on the day either online or on the gate.
Tickets can be booked on the official website
here.
Frequently Asked Questions:
• IWM Duxford Air Shows FAQ.
Duxford Flying Day: D-Day -
Sunday 04th June 2023
Duxford played a pivotal role in Operation Overlord, providing air support for D-Day operations.
Flying Display Schedule:
• Douglas DC3/C-47/Dakota
• TF-51D Mustang 'Contrary Mary'
• Republic P-47D Thunderbolt 'Nellie'
• Spitfire IX
• Spitfire PR.XI
• Hispano Aviacion HA-1112 'Buchon'
• Piper L4 Grasshopper
Tickets:
Pre-booking is essential as tickets are not available on the day either online or on the gate.
Tickets can be booked on the official website
here.
Frequently Asked Questions:
• IWM Duxford Air Shows FAQ.
Duxford Flying Day: The Americans -
Friday 28th July 2023
Honouring American and British shared Second World War history with flying displays, living history groups and more.
Flying Display Schedule:
• Lockheed 12 Electra
• B-17 Flying Fortress 'Sally B'
• Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVI RW382
• Republic P-47D Thunderbolt 'Nellie'
• Curtiss P-36C Hawk
• Curtiss P-40C Warhawk
• Curtiss P-40F Warhawk
• Goodyear Corsair FG-1D
• Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
• Piper L4 Grasshopper
• Cessna 170B
• Consolidated Catalina PBY-5A
• Supermarine Spitfire PR.XI PL983
• Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vc
• Hispano Aviacion HA-1112 'Buchon'
• Fokker DR1 replica
• Nieuport 17 replica
• Cessna O-1 (L-19) Bird Dog
• Ryan PT-22 Recruit
Tickets:
Pre-booking is essential as tickets are not available on the day either online or on the gate.
Tickets can be booked on the official website
here.
Frequently Asked Questions:
• IWM Duxford Air Shows FAQ.
