# IWM Duxford Marks 80 Years Since the Battle of Britain ## Air show celebrates historic victory ### Iconic Duxford airfield plays host to Battle of Britain commemorations **Duxford, UK – September 18, 2020** IWM Duxford, one of the world’s leading aviation museums, is marking the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain with a special air show this weekend. The show, which takes place on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September, will feature a spectacular line-up of historic aircraft, including the Spitfire, Hurricane and Lancaster bomber. There will also be a number of ground-based displays and activities, including a Battle of Britain exhibition and a flypast by the Red Arrows. The Battle of Britain was a major air campaign fought between the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the German Luftwaffe during the Second World War. The battle took place over the skies of Great Britain from July to October 1940, and was a turning point in the war. The RAF’s victory in the Battle of Britain prevented Germany from invading Britain, and helped to secure the eventual Allied victory in the war. IWM Duxford is a fitting venue for the Battle of Britain commemorations. The airfield was a major RAF base during the war, and was the scene of some of the most intense fighting during the Battle of Britain. Duxford is also home to a number of historic aircraft that played a key role in the battle, including the Spitfire and Hurricane. The Battle of Britain air show is a unique opportunity to see some of the most iconic aircraft from the Second World War in action. The show is also a chance to learn more about the Battle of Britain and the role that IWM Duxford played in the war. ## Highlights of the air show * A spectacular line-up of historic aircraft, including the Spitfire, Hurricane and Lancaster bomber * Ground-based displays and activities, including a Battle of Britain exhibition and a flypast by the Red Arrows * A chance to learn more about the Battle of Britain and the role that IWM Duxford played in the war ## Tickets Tickets for the Battle of Britain air show are available to purchase online or on the gate. Prices start from £25 for adults and £15 for children. ## More information For more information about the Battle of Britain air show, please visit the IWM Duxford website.
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