Come and help us celebrate 90 years of flying at Duxford!

We’re planning an amazing day to showcase some of the very best of historic and modern, military and civil aircraft including examples of aircraft that were based at RAF Duxford.

We are delighted to announce the Vulcan XH558 will be making its first appearance at a Duxford Airshow this September!  Further details to follow.

Help us to make this a birthday to remember by coming along and enjoying a fabulous three and a half hours of non-stop flying. Gates open at 8.00am; the flying programme commences at 2.00pm.

Participating aircraft on the day will include; Vulcan, Hawk, Hunter, Meteor, F86 Sabre, Chinook, Swordfish, Lancaster, Hurricane, Spitfire, Seafire, Dakota, Bouchon, Bristol Fighter, Gladiator, Nimrod, Glider, Yak, PC-12.  For full details download the participation list. (Please note that all flying is subject to weather, serviceability and operational commitments).

The Red Devils will also be doing a spectacular parachute drop on Sunday 7th September.

There is plenty to do at Duxford during the day such as visiting the several dozen trade stands selling a variety of products. 

For advance bookings please call 01223 499 353 by the 29th August 2008 to reserve your space at the unmissable birthday of the year! Special prices apply – click here for more information and to book. The site provides plenty of free parking spaces.

Why not upgrade your ticket to a Gold Pass?

If you would like to upgrade your ticket to the Gold Pass click here .  Enjoy the Air Show from the comfort of the Gold Pass Enclosure, providing unrivalled views of the flying display.

Special Privileges include:

• Use of fully lined and carpeted marquee
• Viewing enclosure on the flight line
• Seating in the enclosure and marquee
• Toilet facilities within the enclosure area
• A complimentary copy of the souvenir programme
• Direct access to the flight line walk
• Collectable entry badge
• Cash bar facilities
• Light refreshments available for purchase in the marquee
• Entrance to the Air Show and Museum
• Dedicated on-site parking
• 15% discount in the Museum shop on the day

Gold Pass lunches can be purchased on the day. The menu will have the choice of:

Coronation Chicken or Sliced Ham with Mustard or Salmon cooked in Orange and Tarragon or  Vegetarian Quiche served with Minted New Potatoes, Mixed Bean Salad, Mixed Garden Salad and a selection of Fresh Breads
Main Course £12.95 per person

Chocolate Torte or  Platter of Fresh Fruit served with Fresh Cream
Dessert £3.50 per person

Gold Pass Gift Box

Looking for a birthday or anniversary present for someone special? Want to treat someone to a spectacular day out? The Gold Pass Gift Box contains your Gold Pass tickets, chocolates, and a Die-cast model aeroplane - choose from Spitfire, Mustang, B17 or Lancaster Bomber.

(Please note that the Gold Pass Gift Box is sent only by Recorded or Special Delivery.)