Spitfires, Merlins & Motors

IWM Duxford is celebrating the iconic Spitfire with a day of nostalgia on Sunday 5 August.

At this event you can expect to celebrate the legendary Supermarine Spitfire, the unmistakable Merlin engine and learn about the close relationship between this classic flying machine and the four-wheeled speed demons of the golden age ofmotoring and beyond.

Between 10amand 1.30pm, see a number of historic Spitfires up close on static display, including the rare Spitfire Mark 1a from Aircraft Restoration Company, the Mark V from Historic Aircraft Collection, Mark IX fromthe Old Flying Machine Company, Mark XIX fromthe Rolls Royce Heritage Trust and Mark IXT from Air Leasing.

At various points throughout the afternoon, these Spitfires will be taking to the skies to perform short displays. Also flying will be the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire.

Aircraft Restoration Company is offering a rare opportunity to sit in a Spitfire. This costs £15 per person and includes a souvenir T-shirt and photo opportunity. All proceeds go to the Blenheim Restoration Fund.

There will also be the chance to see a Merlin engine erupt into life as it will be on dynamic display throughout the day. Living history groups will be bringing RAF Duxford’s wartime relationship with the Spitfire to life with evocative displays. There will be a display of glorious vintage Rolls-Royce cars alongside hundreds of stunning vehicles, from pre-war vintage to contemporary classics. The Veteran Cycle Club will be displaying a range of traditional bicycles and chatting about the history of cycling. Infact, there are lots of fun things for all the family to do together.

Spitfires, Merlins & Motors is a special admission event. Visitors under the age of 16 enjoy free admission.

For full ticket prices go to https://www.iwm.org.uk/events/iwm-duxford/spitfires-merlins-motors