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Get cleared for take-off! Explore our activity stations dedicated to the Spitfire.

Grab a pre-flight checklist and get hands-on with practical challenges, and discover the science that took the Spitfire into the skies.

You'll perform four pre-flight checks learning about wing design, the forces of flight and fuel consumption before making and testing a propeller.

Recommended for families with children aged 7 to 14. Check out the Visit Planning Point upon arrival for the most up-to-date daily schedule.

It's never too early to become a mini-curator! Discover Duxford's role in the Battle of Britain and make your own pop-up card exhibition.  Collect stories, from iconic aircraft to Flash the dog, and learn how museums bring the stories of Duxford's ace flying pilots to life.

Complete your pop-up card to receive a free limited edition Super Top Trumps card, a one-off special for the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and become an honorary IWM staff member for the day.

Collect your activity sheet from the Visitor Planning Point in AirSpace

Explore the stories and experiences of American troops and how they adjusted to life in Britain during the Second World War.

Hunt down the top tips American servicemen and women were in our new trail about the Americans who lived and worked at Duxford! 

Collect your activity sheet from the Visitor Planning Point in AirSpace

Explore the stories and experiences of American troops and how they adjusted to life in Britain during the Second World War.

Hunt down the top tips American servicemen and women were in our new trail about the Americans who lived and worked at Duxford! 

Meet IWM's veterans and eyewitnesses of conflict to gain a unique insight into the impact of war on people's lives. You'll hear an array of personal stories, recollections and powerful memories from those who have experienced conflict first-hand, ranging from driving a tank to being evacuated from the place they called home.

All our eyewitnesses and veterans are volunteers, who give their time to share these important true stories.