Please note, these events are only open to Friends of Duxford Members. For details of membership please visit the membership page or telephone the Friends of Duxford Office on (01223) 836593.
Pre-booking is essential for all events
| American Air Museum Photoshoot - Wednesday 28 January 2009 |
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A Friends-only close encounter with some of the aircraft on display in the AAM at Duxford.
An evening event which commences at 6.10 PM.
Please Note – 'Own Transport' for this event
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Event Charge: £8
Pre-booking essential: Limit- 50 people
Bookings accepted from: 29 December 2008
Closing date: 9 January 2009 |
| Air Shows; a talk by Mike Wood and Dave Poile MBE - Saturday 21 February 2009 |
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Back by popular demand the Friends of Duxford Airshow Lecture sees a variety of aviation personalities giving an exclusive insight into the world of British airshows. This is a daytime event.
Please Note – 'Own Transport' for this event |
Event Charge: £8
Pre-booking essential: Limit- 100 people
Bookings accepted from: 19 January 2009
Closing date: 2 February 2009
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| Night Fighter War over Germany - Wednesday 18 March 2009 |
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An illustrated talk by Ron Mackay describing the desperate private war between Luftwaffe night fighters and the bombers of RAF bomber command attacking the Reich during World War 2. Ron is a member of Duxford Associates & Chairman of “Friends of the Eighth” in the UK. This is an evening event.
An evening event which commences at 6.10 PM.
Please Note – 'Own Transport' for this event |
Event Charge: £8
Pre-booking essential: Limit – 100 people
Bookings accepted from: 2 February 2009
Closing date: 23 February 2009 |
| History of In Flight Refuelling - Saturday 4 April 2009 |
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A Presentation by Richard Tanner covering from the inception pre WW2 through to 1993. The presentation will include slides and technical drawings of the systems, archive film from IWM and after lunch break visit to the Victor Tanker in Airspace. This is a daytime event.
Please Note – 'Own Transport' for this event |
Event Charge: £8
Pre-booking essential: Limit – 100 people
Bookings accepted from: 2 March 2009
Closing date: 20 March 2009 |
| Plane Sailing; a life with the Catalina Saturday - 18 April 2009 |
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Plane Sailing's Duxford based PBY-5A Catalina is an airshow favourite. Stuart Powney discusses the history of the remarkable amphibian and explains how it is operated, flown and maintained. It is hoped that the aircraft may be open for internal viewing after the lecture (for a small donation). This is a daytime event.
Please Note – 'Own Transport' for this event |
Event Charge: £10
Pre-booking essential: Limit – 60 people
Bookings accepted from: 2 March 2009
Closing date: 20 March 2009
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| Visit to RAF Mildenhall - Tuesday 21 April 2009 |
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Your chance to visit RAF Mildenhall, the home of USAF 100th Air Refuelling Wing and have a tour of the base, which will include access to the refuelling aircraft. To apply for this event you will be required to supply your full name, date of birth, place of birth and a passport or driving licence number. Please include these details with your payment and application. Lunch will be included with this event.
Please Note – Coach Transport for this event
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Event Charge: £16.75
Pre-booking essential: Limit – 38 people
Bookings accepted from: 16 March 2009
Closing date: 3 April 2009 |
Please also be aware that the above visits can be subject to change or cancellation at short notice due to changed operational circumstances
