Duxford Airfield was the first base to receive Supermarine Spitfires in 1938.
The site features a preserved 1940s operations room, providing insight into wartime command and control.
The American Air Museum at Duxford houses the only B-29 Superfortress in Europe.
The airfield served as a base for the 78th Fighter Group of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II.
The Land Warfare Hall includes rare tanks like the Soviet T-34 and the German Panther.
The AirSpace hangar was specifically designed to house the British Airways Concorde G-BOAC.
Duxford’s runways are still used by private aircraft and historic flight clubs today.
IWM Duxford is one of Europe's premier aviation museums, housed on a historic 1917 airfield that served as a key RAF station during the Battle of Britain. The collection includes over 200 aircraft, tanks, and military vehicles spanning from the First World War to the present day. Visitors explore multiple large hangars, including the AirSpace hangar which contains a Concorde and a Vulcan bomber. The site remains a working airfield, frequently hosting historic flight demonstrations and air shows throughout the season. Several hangars serve as active restoration workshops, allowing visitors to observe technicians maintaining vintage aircraft. The collection highlights the technological evolution of military aviation and the personal stories of those who served. Static displays are complemented by immersive audio-visual exhibits detailing specific combat missions and technical developments.
The nose-to-nose display in the AirSpace hangar featuring the Concorde.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the museum spans a large, spread-out airfield site.
Check the flying schedule on the official website before visiting, as display flights are weather-dependent.
Bring a jacket, as the large hangars can be significantly colder than the outdoor temperature.
Trying to see every exhibit in under three hours; the scale of the airfield makes rushing impossible.
The site remains open year-round, though some hangars may temporarily close for exhibition updates or private airfield events.
Respect barriers around restoration areas; follow signage regarding photography in sensitive technical zones.
