Duxford Spring Air Show
Airshow 2012 calendar / Kalendár leteckých dní 2012
Duxford Spring Air Show 2012
- Event name / Názov akcie: Duxford Spring Air Show
- Event location / Miesto konania: IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, UK, CB2 4QR
- Event type / Druh akcie: military air show / vojenský letecký deň
- Starting / Termín konania : May 2012 / máj 2012
- Duration / Dĺžka trvania akcie: 1 day / deň
Airshow Description / O leteckej akcii
The start of Duxford's wonderful season of airshows kicks off here. Expect plenty of variety from piston power through to jets. Duxford in Cambridgeshire is a very popular venue for warbird enthusiasts. There is an extensive museum which is free to look around during a Duxford Airshow and includes many WWII examples. Duxford is home to the Imperial War Museum Collection (IWM), The Fighter Collection (TFC), The Old Flying Machine Company (OFMC), The Aircraft Restoration Company (ARC), Historic Aircraft Collection (HAC), B-17 Preservation Society etc. The airfield itself is an historic site dating back to 1918. In the second world war it was home to the first operational Spitfire squadron. Duxford's fighters were frequently scrambled against the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain. Duxford has several Airshows during the season with the popular Flying Legends Air Show usually being held in July. If you like warbirds then Duxford is the airshow to visit. Airshow called Duxford Spring Air Show 2012 is held in May 2012 and will take 1 day. This military air show is taking place at IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, UK, CB2 4QR.
Letecká udalosť Duxford Spring Air Show 2012 sa koná máj 2012 a potrvá 1 deň, vojenský letecký deň sa koná v IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, UK, CB2 4QR.
Duxford Spring Air Show Video
Location map / Mapa IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, UK, CB2 4QR
Scanner frequencies for pilots / Frekvencie pre pilotov
Scanner Frequencies for Duxford, Tower 122.075.
Contact / Kontakt
For more information about Duxford Spring Air Show please visit / Viac informácií o Duxford Spring Air Show nájdete na stránke duxford.iwm.org.uk.
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You may also advertise your airshow, display, aircraft or display act by sending some text and photos to our e-mail. Organizujete podobný letecký deň, výstavu, burzu alebo prehliadku alebo viete o nejakej leteckej akcii vo vašom okolí? Ak máte záujem zverejniť informácie o nej, prosím, kontaktujte nás. Vašu akciu patrične spropagujeme, ponúkame aj možnosť bannerovej reklamy alebo PR článkov.
Airshow 2012 calendar / Kalendár leteckých dní 2012
IWM Duxford IWM Duxford is set within the spacious grounds of
Duxford Spring Air ShowIWM Duxford
IWM Duxford is set within the spacious grounds of the famous former First and Second World War airfield. Lose yourself for a whole day wandering under and around some of the most iconic aircraft in the world and get hands-on with our award-winning interactive exhibitions. IWM Duxford is home to an impressive collection of over two hundred aircraft as well as tanks, military vehicles and boats.
An original 1917 Belfast hangar hosting the Battle of Britain exhibition contrasts dramatically with the remarkable architecture of the American Air Museum, designed by contemporary British architects Foster and Partners.
Opened in 2007, AirSpace tells the story of British and Commonwealth aviation. Its Aircraft Hall is home to over 30 aircraft including an iconic Spitfire, a legendary Lancaster and the fastest-ever Concorde.
The Jubilee Air Show - 27 May 2012 Celebrating the Queen’s
Duxford Spring Air ShowThe Jubilee Air Show – 27 May 2012
Celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in style, The Jubilee Air Show brings together historic and contemporary aircraft from the past 60 years and beyond. Enjoy a fantastic flying display fit for royalty.
For details of the aircraft taking part download The Jubilee Air Show Participation List.
Get 10% discount and free senior ticket
To mark 60 years of the Queen’s reign, we are offering senior visitors (aged 60+) a free ticket for the Jubilee Air Show when a full price adult or senior ticket is purchased.
Offers end on 11 May for overseas visitors / 16 May for UK visitors. Book now and save.
Opening times and practical information
IWM Duxford will be open from 8am to 6pm. The flying display will start at approximately 2pm and finish at approximately 5pm, leaving plenty of time in the morning to explore the whole of the museum and take part in activities across the site.