CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Saturday 10 May
Flying Days: VE Day
Celebrate the role that aviation played in achieving European victory during World War II with over an hour of scheduled flying. Tickets also include access to the entire museum.
10am-6pm. £36. Imperial War Museum Duxford, Cambridge, CB22 4QR. www.iwm.org.uk
Saturday 7 June
Flying Days: Commemorating D-Day
Discover the pivotal part Duxford played in Operation Overlord – codename for the Battle of Normandy – which deployed 1,200 planes on top of the 5,000 naval vessels (Operation Neptune) directed towards the beaches on D-Day (6 June 1944). Activities include living history groups, which bring the story of Duxford to life and up to two hours of flying displays, plus access to the entire museum.
10am-6pm. £36. Imperial War Museum Duxford, Cambridge, CB22 4QR. www.iwm.org.uk
Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 June
Duxford Summer Air Show
Enjoy sky high entertainment with fast flying action. This family-friendly air show includes wing-walkers, the Team Raven aerobatic display team and a packed programme of entertainment on the ground for all ages.
10am-7.30pm. £49.50. Imperial War Museum Duxford, Cambridge, CB22 4QR. www.iwm.org.uk