The Wartime Memories Project - RAF Duxford

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Information. RAF Duxford was built as an RAF fighter base in 1918, twinned with nearby Fowlmere. It was home to 8 Sqn in 1919-20, then 2 FTS. 19 Sqn was formed at Duxford in April 1923 and were the first Sqn to re-equip with the Mk1 Spitfire in 1938. Duxford was operational during the Battle of Britain, involved in the 'Big Wing' controversy. RAF Fighter Command Sqns operating from the station included: 19, 56, 66, 111, 133, 181, 195, 222, 242, 264, 266, 310 312, 601, 609, 611, AFDU. Duxford was handed over to USAAF 350th FG 10/42 flying P-39 Airacobras. The 78th FG took over 04/43 flying P-47 until late 1944, then P-51D's until November 1945. RAF took control from 01/12/45 until closure 01/08/61, flying Meteors, Hunters and Javelins. In 1968 Duxford was used in the film 'The Battle of Britain' during which a Belfast Truss hangar was blown up. Today the station is home to the Imperial War Museum. Photographs Duxford Guardroom 1955. J Garlinge RAF Duxford during World War Two RAF Duxford Band 1942. Geoffrey Horne. RAF Duxford Band on the square, 1942. Geoffrey Horne. Bi-Plane taking off from RAF Duxford 1933. Eddie Lowe Hangers, RAF Duxford 1933, Eddie Lowe RAF Duxford 1933, Eddie Lowe Duxford from the air. Present day, photo by Richard McLachlan. Duxford from the air. Present day, photo by Richard McLachlan. The large white semi-circular building in the center of this shot is the American Museum If you have any Photographs you would like to share please get in touch. List of those who served here. Harry Barr. USAAF Flight Lieutenant Henry Michael Ferriss. DFC. Pilot 111 sqd. If you have any names to add to this list, or any recollections or photos of those listed, please get in touch. If you have a story which you would like to share, or a website dedicated to an airfield or aircrew, please get in touch. Send an E-mail to The Wartime Memories Project Links The Imperial War Museum at Duxford Duxford Airfields Index The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation. This website is run out of our own pockets and from donations made by visitors. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small to help with the costs of keeping the site running. Or by cheque to: PO Box 325, Stockton on Tees, TS20 1XL. Website and ALL Material © Copyright MM - All Rights Reserved