ROYAL AIR FORCE STATION
Duxford
INTRODUCTION
From the roar of Spitfires in the Battle of Britain to today’s airshows that draw thousands, RAF Duxford is one of Britain’s most iconic airfields with a rich history spanning from World War I to the early Cold War. It served as a training ground, a fighter station, and later hosted the US 8th Air Force during World War II, playing a crucial role in the Battle of Britain. The site is now a museum dedicated to aviation history, allowing visitors to explore the history of flight and the impact of aviation on war and society.
AIRFIELD INFORMATION
Location
April, 1938
Airfield Opened
August, 1955
Airfield Closed
N/A
IATA Code
Type
April, 1938
Current Use
August, 1955
Other Names
N/A
Runways
Notable Units
Preserved / Heritage Site / Museum
Historic Role
Duxford Airfield
Info updated
September 3, 2025
LOCATION MAP
(Click on the marker to show the airfield address. Click on the map type to select map labels.)
OS Map Reference: SK 96606 79897
AIRFIELD GALLERY
Experience the timeless elegance and emotional depth of monochrome photography, capturing the essence of light and shadow.
Blast pens at Duxford, photographed in 1940.
8th Air Force ground crew, 1943
Eurofighter Typhoon display at Duxford Airshow.
