B-17G ‘Sally B’ gets airborne from Imperial War Museum Duxford on her way to the North Weald Fly-In. She was one of several B-17s to play the role of the ‘Memphis Belle’ in the eponymous 1990 movie. #ww2 #ww2history #b17 #warbirds #aviationlovers | Daniel J Wheatcroft

The beautifully restored Short Sunderland ML796 at Imperial War Museum Duxford. For an ex-nightclub whose main spars were severed for purposes of interior decorating, she’s in amazing shape! #ww2 #ww2history #short #sunderland #warbirds | Daniel J Wheatcroft

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Which aircraft can you visit at Duxford? The Imperial War Museum Duxford boasts an impressive collection of historic aircraft, spanning decades of aviation history. Visitors can encounter iconic warbirds like the Spitfire and Hurricane, legendary bombers such as the Lancaster and B-17 Flying Fortress, and Cold War jets like the Lightning and Phantom. The collection also includes a diverse range of trainers, transport aircraft, and experimental prototypes, offering a comprehensive overview of avi

Enjoy after-hours entry to IWM Duxford on 17 August for a vintage aircraft flying display featuring warbirds, pyrotechnics and more. | Imperial War Museum Duxford