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August 2021 - July 2025
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IWM Duxford is a branch of the Imperial War Museum and is the largest aviation museum in the UK; this trip covers visits to the hangsrs and exhibition halls on the site.. Read more
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  • Andrew's TravelsTravelerImperial War Museum Duxford
    Overview of the exhibition hall; all 7 Hurricanes can be seen
    Three Hawker Hurricanes on the left-hand side of the exhibition hallThree other Hawker Hurricanes on the right-hand side of the exhibition hallThe Hawker Hurricane evolved from the Hawker Nimrod and Hawker Fury biplanesHurricane Mk I (P3717); shipped to the Soviet Union after we became allies, recovered after Cold WarSea Hurricane Mk Ib (Z7015); originally a fighter-bomber, it was converted to a two-seaterHurricane Mk I (R4118); this brought down 5 enemy aircraft in 6 weeksComparison of the Hurricane and Spitfire bodyComparison of the Hurricane and Spitfire wing thickness and 4 guns on eachComparison of the Hurricane and Spitfire wheel base

    Hurricane; Unsung Hero

    February 6, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C

    With 7 examples of the Hawker Hurricane under one roof for the first time (only fourteen airworthy Hurricanes remain in the world) in an exhibition running from 27 Dec 2022 to 19 Feb 2023, it seemed appropriate to make another visit to IWM Duxford.  This exhibition, in the Conservation Hall in the AirSpace super hangar, celebrates one of the Second World War’s most hard-working fighter aircraft, the Hawker Hurricane; it is often overlooked in favour of the Spitfire, yet the Hurricane accounted for sixty percent of air victories in the Battle of Britain. 

    The Hurricane's design was derived from the Hawker Nimrod and the Hawker Fury, both earlier biplane fighters that flew in the 1930s that had wood and metal framework covered in fabric. Although essentially out of date, despite later improvements, the Hurricane was a stable and rugged aircraft that could be maintained and repaired more easily than the metal bodied Spitfire.  There is a Spitfire in the hangar for comparison purposes; the Spitfire is smaller and weighs less but is more susceptible to gun damage. Other differences are shown in the pictures.

    It has been another interesting and educational visit.    Read more

  • Andrew's TravelsTravelerImperial War Museum Duxford
    Overview of the aeroplanes used
    Lockheed 12A Electra JuniorSpitfire PR Mk XIAnother Spitfire PR Mk XISpitfire FR Mk XIVESpitfire PRMk IG replica; it was painted pink for camouflage at sunrise and sunsetExamples of spy cameras on the Spitfires (with mirrors to reflect cameras underneath)Westland Lysander Mk IIIA

    Spies in the Skies

    February 15, 2024 in England ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

    During the Second World War, Aerial Reconnaissance Units special squadrons - such as the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit (PRU) - were tasked with flying behind enemy lines to gather intelligence from the air, operating far behind enemy lines in specialised aircraft modified to carry high performance cameras.

    The Lockheed 12A Electra Junior G-AFTL was a civilian aircraft adapted for use as a reconnaissance in 1939; the Spitfire was continuously modified during the war for this purpose and a Westland Lysander V9312 served as a reconnaissance aircraft with 225 squadron, flying over 30 sorties in 1940-41.

    These were all on display at an interesting and informative exhibition in the AirSpace super hangar.    Read more

  • Andrew's TravelsTravelerImperial War Museum Duxford
    Curtiss Hawk 75 (G-GCVH); built in the USA and used in the Battle of France
    Supermarine Spitfire Mk I (G-CFGJ); used in the Battle of BritainClose up of the Supermarine Spitfire Mk I (G-CFGJ): it is owned by IWM DuxfordA second Submarine Spitfire Mk I (X-4650); also used in the Battle of BritainHawker Hurricane Mk I (G-ROBT); used in the Battle of BritainA second Hawker Hurricane Mk I (G-HUPW); also used in the Battle of BritainBristol Blenheim Mk I (G-BPIV); it flew numerous sorties in the Battle of BritainHispanic HA-1112 M1L Buchon (G-AWHK); it has appeared in both a film and in a TV seriesMG Midget TA (GPC 671); originally owned by Douglas Bader

    Scramble! - The Summer of 1940

    February 13 in England ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C

    It is that time of year again when IWM Duxford holds its winter spotlight exhibition; this year, it is "Scramble!" - the signal for RAF pilots in the Summer of 1940 during the Battle of Britain to run to their aircraft, take off, and engage the Luftwaffe in a battle for the skies. 

    The exhibition brings together some of the aircraft that actually flew during the Summer of 1940 during both the The Battle of France and The Battle of Britain campaigns; the captions on the photos describe where they were used.

    All exhibits have an interesting history. For example, the first Supermarine Spitfire Mk I (G-CFGJ) is the only airworthy aircraft in this IMW collection; it was issued to RAF Duxford in April 1940 flown by Squadron Leader Geoffrey Stephenson and was shot down in late May 1940 onto a beach near Calais - the remains were rediscovered in the 1980s; it returned to flight in 2014 and was then gifted to IWM Duxford. In addition, the Hispano Buchon was a Spanish license-built version of the Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter - it featured in the film "Dunkirk" and the TV series "SAS Rogue Heroes". Furthermore, the MG Midget TA (GPC 671) car is of interest because it was registered to Douglas Bader who led the five-squadron "Big-Wing" from RAF Duxford in Sept 1940; Bader owned it until 1946, and is now in private ownership.

    Another interesting exhibition at IWM Duxford.    Read more

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