FIFTY YEARS OF DUXFORD AIR SHOWS - SO PROUD OF OUR ESSEX BASED FLYING HISTORY

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50 Years of Duxford Air Shows The history of flying displays in the UK dates back to October 1909, when the country witnessed its first ever aviation meeting. Today’s air shows are among the UK’s largest outdoor events, attracting several million spectators each year. During Duxford's time as an active Royal Air Force station, from 1918 to 1961, it was no stranger to large-scale public displays. Given this heritage, the decision by IWM to revive Duxford’s air show tradition in the early 1970s was an apt one. The inaugural 'Duxford Air Day' took place on 14 October 1973. It was to be the first of many. This 14 October, IWM is marking 50 years to the day since that first event with a special flying display at Duxford Flying Finale. Book tickets now.  The story of Duxford Air Shows is told inside 50 Years of Duxford Air Shows, a limited-edition bookazine which charts the highlights of the past 50 years through unseen photographs and archival material from original programmes. www.iwm

Become an IWM member for 10% off Flying Finale tickets IWM members receive 10% discount on Duxford Air Show tickets, including Flying Finale, as well as a host of other Flying Season benefits like priority booking on selected events and free entry to Duxford Flying Days.  As a member, you'll also receive year-round free admission to IWM Duxford, Churchill War Rooms and HMS Belfast, as a thank you for helping to protect our world-leading collections and historically important sites.