50 Years of Duxford Air Shows

IWM Duxford's air shows have established a reputation as the world's finest celebration of aviation history and culture, attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year. "50 Years of Duxford Air Shows" chronicles the key aviation highlights of the past 50 years through vintage photographs and archival material, complemented by interviews and anecdotes from partners and individuals. The book showcases the event's vibrant history and traces its evolution across five decades, from the rare Spitfires of 1975 to the arrival of Concorde and the dawn of Flying Legends.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 22 June 2023
Publisher: Imperial War Museum

Since the inaugural show in 1973, the IWM Duxford Air Shows have established themselves as the pinnacle of aviation history and culture worldwide. Each year, tens of thousands of enthusiasts flock to Duxford to witness legendary aircraft from across the globe take flight in awe-inspiring displays. Spanning five decades, 50 Years of Duxford Air Shows chronicles the significant aviation milestones of the past half-century through a captivating collection of vintage photographs and archival material from the original programs. Complementing the stunning images of the air shows are insightful interviews and anecdotes from key partners and individuals, including Ted Inman, the Duxford Aviation Society, and John Romain, who played pivotal roles in restoring popular flight to Duxford's historic airfield.

Each chapter of this pictorial celebration delves into the vibrant history of the event, tracing its evolution over five decades. From the rare Spitfires of 1975 to the arrival of Concorde and the emergence of Flying Legends, this commemorative volume evokes the golden moments etched in Duxford's storied past.

ISBN-13: 9781912423637