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Duxford Air Museum - Photo:
Bev Dickinson
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This village dates back to the
Domesday Book (1086) but most visitors come here
to watch the skies because it is world-famous for
its proximity to Europe's leading aviation museum,
which began life as an aerodrome in the First
World War and played a vital role as an RAF
station in World War Two.
Later it became an
American fighter base. The museum has a fine
collection of tanks, military vehicles and naval
craft and includes the American Air Museum which
houses historic American combat aircraft,
including the B-17 Flying Fortress. Many planes
are suspended from the ceiling as if in flight.
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Nearby is the
Duxford Lodge Hotel which also played its part
during WWII When visiting the Lounge Bar,
decorated with many pictures of aeroplanes and
fighter pilots, you can imagine the frequent
visitors during the last World War which included
Winston Churchill, Douglas Bader and Bing Crosby
in their number.
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Further information:
Duxford
Hotels, Guesthouses and B&B Accommodation
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