ROYAL AIR FORCE STATION
Duxford
INTRODUCTION
RAF Duxford, now known as IWM Duxford, was a significant RAF station 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.
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RAF Duxford, now known as IWM Duxford, was a significant RAF station 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.
