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RAF Eurofighter Typhoon at the Duxford Flying Finale.

IN PICTURES: Spectacular end to the season at Duxford Flying Finale

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XIVe RN201 flying at the Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show 2022.

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XIVe RN201 flying at the Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show 2022.

IN PICTURES: IWM Duxford pays its respects to the Queen at Battle of Britain Air Show 2022

A Spitfire at The Duxford Flying Evening at IWM Duxford.

A Spitfire at The Duxford Flying Evening at IWM Duxford.

Spitfires, Hurricanes and much more at Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show 2022

The world’s only two-seater Hawker Hurricane, which will be taking part in the Battle of Britain Air Show’s final flypast display.

The world’s only two-seater Hawker Hurricane, which will be taking part in the Battle of Britain Air Show’s final flypast display.

One of a kind Second World War aircraft to fly in historic flypast at IWM Duxford’s Battle of Britain Air Show 2022

The Jet Pitts - Muscle Biplane in action at the Duxford Summer Air Show 2022 at IWM Duxford.

The Jet Pitts - Muscle Biplane in action at the Duxford Summer Air Show 2022 at IWM Duxford.

Pictures of Duxford Summer Air Show 2022 at IWM Duxford

6th Airborne veteran Danny Mason featured in the 'First In - Last Out' exhibition at IWM Duxford

6th Airborne veteran Danny Mason featured in the 'First In - Last Out' exhibition at IWM Duxford

Last veterans of the 6th Airborne Division honoured in poignant IWM Duxford exhibition

XH648 in the Conservation Hall at IWM Duxford, where it was last in 2016 before work began on the aircraft in Conservation In Action (Hangar 5).

XH648 in the Conservation Hall at IWM Duxford, where it was last in 2016 before work began on the aircraft in Conservation In Action (Hangar 5).

Last remaining Handley Page Victor aircraft of its kind to be displayed at IWM Duxford

Princess Elizabeth stood in front of an L-plated truck during her time in the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS).

Princess Elizabeth stood in front of an L-plated truck during her time in the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS).

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: Ready for take-off at IWM Duxford

This 1965 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 coupe sold for £40,000 at Imperial War Museum, Duxford.

This 1965 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 coupe sold for £40,000 at Imperial War Museum, Duxford.

Rare 1965 Jaguar E-Type found rusting in barn sells for over £41,000

Two Supermarine Spitfires fly in formation.

Two Supermarine Spitfires fly in formation.

Duxford 2022 Air Shows go on sale as IWM announces bumper flying season

The US Eighth Air Force celebrated its 80th anniversary with a flypast over the Imperial War Museum, Duxford

The US Eighth Air Force celebrated its 80th anniversary with a flypast over the Imperial War Museum, Duxford

80th anniversary of the 'Mighty Eighth' celebrated with East Anglian fly-past

The American Air Museum at IWM Duxford and Katja Hoyer, who will speak at IWM Live.

The American Air Museum at IWM Duxford and Katja Hoyer, who will speak at IWM Live.

Imperial War Museums launches first ever IWM Live event at Duxford this year

A photo-reconnaissance blue Supermarine Spitfire PL983 ‘L’, which toured the country last year in tribute to the NHS, here pictured on the airfield at IWM Duxford.

A photo-reconnaissance blue Supermarine Spitfire PL983 ‘L’, which toured the country last year in tribute to the NHS, here pictured on the airfield at IWM Duxford.

IWM Duxford exhibition to display largest collection of Spitfires under one roof

The 1926 Rolls-Royce 20hp Landaulette by Park Ward from The Darling Buds of May.

The 1926 Rolls-Royce 20hp Landaulette by Park Ward from The Darling Buds of May.

Pop Larkin's Rolls-Royce from The Darling Buds of May to go on sale at Duxford

A Spitfire trio in action at the IWM Duxford Flying Days: Best of 2021 event.

A Spitfire trio in action at the IWM Duxford Flying Days: Best of 2021 event.

RAF Typhoon, Spitfires and Lancaster bomber at IWM Duxford's best of 2021 flying days event

Tom Cruise in a Boeing Stearman biplane at Duxford Airfield.

Tom Cruise in a Boeing Stearman biplane at Duxford Airfield.

Mission Impossible and Top Gun star Tom Cruise spotted flying at Duxford

The Typhoon flying at IWM Duxford at this year's Duxford Summer Air Show.

The Typhoon flying at IWM Duxford at this year's Duxford Summer Air Show.

RAF Typhoon set to display at final IWM Duxford Flying Day of the year

Flight Academy at IWM Duxford.

Flight Academy at IWM Duxford.

Fly into the school holidays at IWM Duxford for fun family activities

A solo display from the 'NHS Spitfire', painted with a message of thanks on the underside of its wings and the names of those who donated to NHS Charities Together.

A solo display from the 'NHS Spitfire', painted with a message of thanks on the underside of its wings and the names of those who donated to NHS Charities Together.

In pictures: The Battle of Britain Air Show 2021 at IWM Duxford

Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIV displaying at IWM Duxford at the Flying Days: The Fighters event.

Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIV displaying at IWM Duxford at the Flying Days: The Fighters event.

Spitfires and more... IWM Duxford prepares for 2021 Battle of Britain Air Show

Car Park Panto is coming to IWM Duxford this December with Horrible Histories live on stage in Horrible Christmas. Picture: Ian Tilton

Car Park Panto is coming to IWM Duxford this December with Horrible Histories live on stage in Horrible Christmas. Picture: Ian Tilton

Car Park Panto driving into IWM Duxford to bring some Christmas cheer

A Spitfire (front) and a Hurricane (back) fly in tandem.

A Spitfire (front) and a Hurricane (back) fly in tandem.

14 Spitfires to take to the skies at IWM Duxford's 2021 Battle of Britain Air Show

The NHS Spitfire on display at IWM Duxford.

The NHS Spitfire on display at IWM Duxford.

Young aviators enjoy flying day at IWM Duxford

The NHS Spitfire on static display at IWM Duxford.

The NHS Spitfire on static display at IWM Duxford.

Experience IWM Duxford as the sun goes down at August after-hours flying evening

The NHS Supermarine Spitfire on static display at IWM Duxford.

The NHS Supermarine Spitfire on static display at IWM Duxford.

Battle of Britain Air Show tickets go on sale as IWM Duxford celebrates Spitfire squadron at flying day

The Red Arrows display team in action at the Duxford Summer Air Show at IWM Duxford.

The Red Arrows display team in action at the Duxford Summer Air Show at IWM Duxford.

RAF Red Arrows and Typhoon dazzle crowds at Duxford Summer Air Show

A flight display from the RAF Red Arrows.

A flight display from the RAF Red Arrows.

IWM increases Duxford Summer Air Show capacity and add new aircraft to flying display schedule

$The Red Arrows perform a flypast during Armed Forces\' Day at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on Saturday, June 26, 2021. The Red Arrows are due over Wembley ahead of the Euro 2020 Final.$ $The Red Arrows perform a flypast during Armed Forces\' Day at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on Saturday, June 26, 2021. The Red Arrows are due over Wembley ahead of the Euro 2020 Final.$

Red Arrows to fly over Cambridgeshire following Wembley flypast for Euro 2020 final

A vintage four of two Spitfires, a Mustang and a Buchon flying in formation at IWM Duxford.

A vintage four of two Spitfires, a Mustang and a Buchon flying in formation at IWM Duxford.

Spitfires and more at IWM Duxford's behind the scenes themed flying day

A flight display from the RAF Red Arrows.

A flight display from the RAF Red Arrows.

Red Arrows fly in to headline IWM Duxford Summer Air Show

Spitfire MH434, Mustang TF51 'Contrary Mary' and a Hispano Bouchon in flight over IWM Duxford.

Spitfire MH434, Mustang TF51 'Contrary Mary' and a Hispano Bouchon in flight over IWM Duxford.

Flying day at IWM Duxford commemorates 77th anniversary of D-Day

Families and younger fans can enjoy Flying Days: Showtime at IWM Duxford.

Families and younger fans can enjoy Flying Days: Showtime at IWM Duxford.

IWM Duxford announces final six Flying Days of the year and other family events for 2021

A Spitfire (front) and a Hurricane (back) fly in tandem.

A Spitfire (front) and a Hurricane (back) fly in tandem.

IWM Duxford set to reopen fully and new flying days announced

The American Air Museum at Duxford, built by architects Fosters and Partners in 1997. The following year, it was awarded the Stirling Prize RIBA Building of the Year Award and in 2020 gained Grade II* Listed status.

The American Air Museum at Duxford, built by architects Fosters and Partners in 1997. The following year, it was awarded the Stirling Prize RIBA Building of the Year Award and in 2020 gained Grade II* Listed status.

Explore IWM Duxford outdoors at aviation museum's trail

A photo-reconnaissance blue Spitfire PL983 ‘L’, which toured the country last year in tribute to the NHS.

A photo-reconnaissance blue Spitfire PL983 ‘L’, which toured the country last year in tribute to the NHS.

Aircraft museum celebrates 85 years since the Spitfire's maiden flight

Chris Pine as Steve Trevor and Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman in a scene from Wonder Woman 1984 filmed at IWM Duxford.

Chris Pine as Steve Trevor and Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman in a scene from Wonder Woman 1984 filmed at IWM Duxford.

Wonder Woman flies into IWM Duxford for movie scenes

Sunset view of the American Air Museum at IWM Duxford. Picture: IWM American Air Museum IWM Duxford / Andy Anderson

Sunset view of the American Air Museum at IWM Duxford. Picture: IWM American Air Museum IWM Duxford / Andy Anderson

American Air Museum at IWM Duxford awarded listed status

A Hawker Hurricane on display in The Battle of Britain Exhibition in Hangar 4 at IWM Duxford . Picture: IWM

A Hawker Hurricane on display in The Battle of Britain Exhibition in Hangar 4 at IWM Duxford . Picture: IWM

IWM Duxford temporarily closes due to COVID lockdown

Visitors begin their Family Mission: D-Day Edition activity at IWM Duxford. Picture: IWM / Richard Ash/Andrew Tunnard

Visitors begin their Family Mission: D-Day Edition activity at IWM Duxford. Picture: IWM / Richard Ash/Andrew Tunnard

Family activities at IWM Duxford this October half-term

A Yale and a North American Harvard Mk.IV, nicknamed Wacky Wabbit, flying together at the IWM Duxford Showcase Day on Saturday, October 10. Picture: Gerry Weatherhead

A Yale and a North American Harvard Mk.IV, nicknamed Wacky Wabbit, flying together at the IWM Duxford Showcase Day on Saturday, October 10. Picture: Gerry Weatherhead

Spitfires and Hurricanes take to the skies at IWM Duxford showcase day

National hero Captain Sir Tom Moore. Picture: The Captain Tom Foundation

National hero Captain Sir Tom Moore. Picture: The Captain Tom Foundation

New Captain Sir Tom at 100 display set for IWM Duxford

A Spitfire Mk1a flying at an IWM Duxford showcase day in August. Picture: Gerry Weatherhead

A Spitfire Mk1a flying at an IWM Duxford showcase day in August. Picture: Gerry Weatherhead

See Spitfires and Hurricanes take to the skies at IWM Duxford showcase day

Car Park Panto is coming to IWM Duxford this December with Horrible Histories live on stage in Horrible Christmas. Picture: Ian Tilton

Car Park Panto is coming to IWM Duxford this December with Horrible Histories live on stage in Horrible Christmas. Picture: Ian Tilton

Car Park Panto coming to IWM Duxford for a Horrible Christmas

The 'Thank U NHS' Spitfire. Picture: John Davies

The 'Thank U NHS' Spitfire. Picture: John Davies

NHS Spitfire to lead Battle of Britain commemorations at annual Duxford air show

The Flying Legends Air Show at Duxford IWM last year. Picture: JAMIE PLUCK

The Flying Legends Air Show at Duxford IWM last year. Picture: JAMIE PLUCK

Flying Legends Air Show to leave IWM Duxford

P-51 Mustang 'Miss Helen' in the air at the August 19 IWM Duxford Showcase Day. Picture: Gerry Weatherhead

P-51 Mustang 'Miss Helen' in the air at the August 19 IWM Duxford Showcase Day. Picture: Gerry Weatherhead

Weather puts a dampener on IWM Duxford showcase day

A Spitfire and Hurricane flying together at the IWM Duxford showcase day on Tuesday, August 4. Picture: Gerry Weatherhead

A Spitfire and Hurricane flying together at the IWM Duxford showcase day on Tuesday, August 4. Picture: Gerry Weatherhead

Pictures of showcase day flying display at IWM Duxford

Drive-in cinema is coming to IWM Duxford in partnership with Star & Mouse Picture Show. Picture: Gareth Nunns

Drive-in cinema is coming to IWM Duxford in partnership with Star & Mouse Picture Show. Picture: Gareth Nunns

Drive-in cinema coming to IWM Duxford

Are you up for taking part in the Duxford Dash at IWM Duxford? Picture: IWM

Are you up for taking part in the Duxford Dash at IWM Duxford? Picture: IWM

Take part in the Duxford Dash run at historic airfield

Celebrity chef Dan Lepard is bringing a series of new cookery videos on social media to IWM. Picture: IWM

Celebrity chef Dan Lepard is bringing a series of new cookery videos on social media to IWM. Picture: IWM

Wartime rationing recipes from chef Dan Lepard and IWM

The Red Arrows crossover at the Flying Legends Air Show 2019 at IWM Duxford. The display team will appear at this year's 80th anniversary Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show weekend. Picture: Gerry Weatherhead

The Red Arrows crossover at the Flying Legends Air Show 2019 at IWM Duxford. The display team will appear at this year's 80th anniversary Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show weekend. Picture: Gerry Weatherhead

Red Arrows added to Battle of Britain Air Show at IWM Duxford

IWM Duxford is synonymous with the Supermarine Spitfire as the first RAF base to fly these fighter aircraft during the Second World War. This airworthy Spitfire is housed in the newly refreshed Battle of Britain Exhibition. Picture: © IWM (CH 1406)

IWM Duxford is synonymous with the Supermarine Spitfire as the first RAF base to fly these fighter aircraft during the Second World War. This airworthy Spitfire is housed in the newly refreshed Battle of Britain Exhibition. Picture: © IWM (CH 1406)

Battle of Britain 80: IWM Duxford set to reopen

A family exploring IWM Duxford with the American Air Museum in the background. Picture: IWM

A family exploring IWM Duxford with the American Air Museum in the background. Picture: IWM

Explore IWM’s collections and Duxford’s American Air Museum on virtual tour

Captain Walker L. Boone, Flight Officer Manuel S. Martinez and Flight Officer Gerry E. Brasher, pilots of the American 78th Fighter Group, sit on the bonnet of a Dodge WC (weapons carrier) at Duxford air base, 1943. Picture: IWM FRE 282

Captain Walker L. Boone, Flight Officer Manuel S. Martinez and Flight Officer Gerry E. Brasher, pilots of the American 78th Fighter Group, sit on the bonnet of a Dodge WC (weapons carrier) at Duxford air base, 1943. Picture: IWM FRE 282

IWM Duxford shares stories of medical heroes during wartime