Duxford and the arrival of the Spitfire

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During the Inter-War period Duxford Airfield was notably home to 19 Squadron. A prestigious squadron chosen by the RAF to showcase the latest and most...

IWM FRE 264 – P-51D & P-51K arrive at Duxford

Duxford Eagles and the P51 Mustang

On a winter’s day in December, 80 years ago, the 78th Fighter Group at Duxford Airfield saw the first of its North American P-51D Mustangs fly in...

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Duxford and No.19 Squadron

Duxford’s illustrious history as a fighter base dates back as early as 1918. Today, it is perhaps the best-preserved historic fighter base in...