Airshows and events at Imperial War Museum Duxford in 2010
Imperial War Museum Duxford presents a range of varied events during 2010. This very special year sees IWM Duxford commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, highlighting the prominent role played by RAF Duxford in this fundamental aerial victory. RAF 19 th Squadron was stationned during the Battle of Britain on the airfield.

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and the RAF today
Meet the past, celebrate the present -Saturday 15 May
IWM Duxford commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain with a special eventto celebrate the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and to launch the Flight’s 2010 season.
Visitors will be able to see the legendary aircraft of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight on ground display alongside contemporary Royal Air Force aircraft. RAF pilots and personnel will meet and mingle with visitors, who will also have the opportunity to chat with Battle of Britain veterans.
The event will also showcase the diverse roles of the contemporary RAF with a range ofground activities, including performances by the renowned Central Band of the Royal Air Force, and will culminate with a Sunset Ceremony in honour of all RAF personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
This exciting event demonstrates how the camaraderie and bravery of the Battle of Britain pilots continues to inspire the RAF’s contemporary mission.
This event is not an airshow. There will be no flying display as part of this event.

Spring Air Show
Featuring the very best of the RAF, past and present
Sunday 16 May
Following on from the special event on Saturday 15 May, where visitors can mingle with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and the Royal Air Force on the ground, today we take to the skies for some breath-taking aerial action.
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight forms the centre-piece of a thrilling airshow, where it shares the skies with historic Second World War aircraft and modern RAFassets.
The celebration of the Royal Air Force’s past and present continues on the ground with a range of activities and displays. There will be the opportunity to meet contemporary RAF personnel alongside the ghostly figures of Battle of Britain re-enactors bringing Duxford’s wartime atmosphere vividly to life.

The Duxford Cup
Aerobatics Contest
Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 June
Visitors to Imperial War Museum Duxford can see some spectacular aerobatic flying on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 June as skilled pilots take to the skies to compete for the Duxford Cup.
The Duxford Cup competition enables British pilots to hone their skills in advance of the World Championship. Pilots taking part in this competition are flying at the very highest competing levels, Advanced and Unlimited, providing a fantastic opportunity for visitors to see some precision aerobatic flying.

Flying Legends
Saturday 10 - Sunday 11 July
Flying Legends  : two words which instantly evoke the very best of classic aircraft displaying at Duxford in one of the world's most celebrated air shows. The Fighter Collection and the Imperial War Museum are proud to present the 2010 event; another unmissable fusion of power, sounds and nostalgia.

American Air Day
Friday 20 August
American Air Day showcases the work of the United States Air Force in Europe, and in particular, the 3rd Air Force that was stationned in the United Kingdom. This family-friendly day comprises a rich mix of flying and ground-based displays.
This fantastic day acknowledges the historic link between Duxford and the United States Air Force that dates back to 1918 and is represented today by the American Air Museum in Britain, Duxford’s award-winning US military aviation museum.

The Battle of Britain Air Show
Honouring RAF Duxford’s Finest Hour
Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 September
IWM Duxford presents an evocative commemoration of the aerial battle that proved the strategic turning point in the Second World War. The Battle of Britain Air Show remembers the pilots and aircraft synonymous with this renowned aerial conflict, with a particular focus on the pilots stationed at RAF Duxford who came from across the globe to fight for world freedom. Expect to see squadrons of Battle of Britain aircraft at Europe’s best-preserved Second World War airfield.
RAF Red Arrows will be performing on both show days In addition, the Patrouille de France, the precision aerobatic display team of the French Air Force, will perform on Saturday 4 September.

Autumn Air Show
Celebrating Sally B’s 65th Birthday
Sunday 10 October
The Autumn Air Show celebrates the 65th birthday of the glorious B-17 Flying Fortress GBEDF Sally B. The last remaining airworthy B-17 in the UK, Sally B delights air show crowds with her majestic display and is a favourite with IWM Duxford visitors.
Closing the air show season for 2010, the Autumn Air Show will feature superb modern and historic aircraft, with a celebration of this legendary bomber, a flying memorial to the 79,000 Allied airmen who lost their lives in Europe during the Second World War.