DUXFORD AIR FESTIVAL 2017

Dynamic flying over the skies of Duxford’s historic airbase, showcasing the skill and capability of pilots in amazing aircraft.

RAF Typhoon will perform at Duxford Air Festival 2017

On May 27 and 28 at Duxford Imperial War Museum, UK, thunderous contemporary jets, powerful military helicopters and dynamic parachute displays offer exhilarating aerial excitement for all the family.

Thrilling entertainment across the museum includes activities with the Parachute Regiment Recruiting Team, the Royal Gurkha Rifles, and living history groups representing First World War aviators and Second World War United States Army Air Forces pilots and ground crew.

The Duxford Air Festival commemorates the centenary of IWM Duxford this year. Work began to build Duxford’s airfield in 1917 during the First World War and it became pivotal to the air defence of Great Britain.

Flying participation includes:

BAE Systems Typhoon FGR4
Dassault Rafale
The Blades
RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team (Saturday only)
Breitling Wingwalkers
De Havilland DH110 Sea Vixen FAW 2
B-17G Flying Fortress 'Sally B'
PBY-5A Catalina 'Miss Pick Up'
The Great War Display Team
Agusta Westland Apache
British Aircraft Corporation (BAC) 167 Strikemaster
de Havilland DH88 Comet
Percival Mew Gull
Percival Mew Gull (Replica)
North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
AutoGyro GmbH, Calidus Autogyro
Noorduyn Aviation, Canada, UC-64 Norseman
De Havilland DH 90 Dragonfly

More exciting participants to follow...

Book your ticket here before Sunday 14 May and save with Early Bird Prices.
Kids under 16 go free.

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