Imperial War Museum, Duxford

Masters of the Air: The Americans at Duxford

The historic airfield at the Imperial War Museum Duxford was home to the US Army Air Force’s 78th Fighter Group during World War II. The team escorted heavy bombers on their missions into Nazi Germany. Look at the B-17, an iconic plane seen in the hit Apple TV+ series Masters of the Air, and find out what life was like for those who flew them as well as for their loved ones on the ground.

Until 31 December

CB22 4QR. 020 7091 3067. www.iwm.org.uk

until Thursday 31 October

Cambridge Film Festival

Returning for its 43rd year, the Cambridge Film Festival (CFF) is the third longest-running in the UK. This year, the line-up includes groundbreaking debuts and new productions by renowned filmmakers, including closing film A Real Pain by Jesse Eisenberg. The dramedy follows mismatched cousins David (Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin), who journey through Poland to honour their beloved grandmother and explore their Jewish heritage, but the adventure takes a turn as tensions arise.

Times and prices vary. Cambridge Arts Picture House, CB2 3AR. www.cambridgefilmfestival.org.uk

until Sunday 29 December

The Inside View: Avro Evolution

Two iconic aircrafts, the Avro Lancaster and Avro Vulcan represent two prominent eras in aircraft evolution. Climb aboard the vehicles and see how bombers developed between World War II and the Cold War on a 90-minute tour and learn about the huge strides made in aircraft engineering from the 1940s to the 1960s.

1pm. £50. Imperial War Museum Duxford, CB22 4QR. www.iwm.org.uk

Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 November

IWM History Festival 2024

The perfect festival for those with a passion for the history of World War II. Design your own programme, with 15 author talks and book signings; 12 behind-the-ropes tours; eight up-close collection opportunities; and three celebrity experiences over two days. Highlights include tours with James Holland and Dilip Sarkar, author of many best-selling World War II books and talks and book signings with Damein Lewis and historian, lecturer and biographer Helen Fry.

Times vary. £50. Imperial War Museum Duxford, CB22 4QR. www.iwm.org.uk