12/09/2026 - 13/09/2026
Journey with us to the summer of 1940 at the Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show for a special event marking 90 years since the first Spitfire took to the skies and the birth of this iconic aircraft.
Set within the historic grounds and airfield where the Spitfire first flew, feel the spirit of the 1940s and step back into a defining moment in British history as legendary aircraft roar overhead.
Bringing together the largest gathering of Spitfires in the UK for 2026, Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show is a spectacle not to be missed.
You’ll see the famous Duxford Big Wing formation flypast with Spitfires and Hurricanes and unique aircraft including the B-17, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, the Avro Anson, and rare warbirds from across the globe.
Aerobatic teams will perform thrilling displays, joined on Saturday by the world-renowned Red Arrows.